1955 Ferrari D 50 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1955 Ferrari D 50 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Ferrari D 50 (262 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Ferrari D 50 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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:
1955 Ferrari D 50 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | D 50 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1955 | 1954 |
Engine Size | 2486 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 262 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 970 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |