1951 Ferrari 340 America vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 340 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 340 America would be higher. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 340 America is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 340 America (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (207 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 340 America should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
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. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1951 Ferrari 340 America has manual transmission. 1951 Ferrari 340 America will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Ferrari 340 America | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 340 America | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1951 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4101 cc | 4009 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 217 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |