1948 Ferrari 125 F1 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 125 F1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 (227 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 985 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 125 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 Ferrari 125 F1 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 125 F1 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1500 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 227 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3690 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1410 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1030 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 3010 mm |
