1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1195 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. 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 Monterey has automatic transmission and 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 500 Mondial | Monterey |
Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 735 kg | 1930 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3160 mm |