1948 Ferrari 166 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1948 Ferrari 166. (138 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1948 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 544 kg more than 1948 Ferrari 166. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 166 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 166 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1948 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1404 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |