1994 Ferrari 512 TR vs. 1971 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,943 cc, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 327 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 125 kg more than 1994 Ferrari 512 TR.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1994 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Ferrari 512 TR | 1971 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 512 TR | Montego |
Year Released | 1994 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4943 cc | 4095 cc |
Horse Power | 423 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 501 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1570 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 3010 mm |