1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 195 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 195 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 454 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 195. 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.
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1950 Ferrari 195 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 195 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1950 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1404 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |