2006 Ferrari 612 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 355 kg more than 2006 Ferrari 612.
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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ferrari 612 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 612 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5752 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 541 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 589 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.1 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4910 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 3010 mm |
