1950 Ferrari 195 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 24 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 195. (130 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 195. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 909 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. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1950 Ferrari 195 has manual transmission. 1950 Ferrari 195 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1950 Ferrari 195 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 195 | Montego |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2341 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.4:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 950 kg | 1859 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 87 L |