1958 Maserati 450 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 450. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 450 would be higher. At 5,767 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 450 (395 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 450 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1065 kg more than 1958 Maserati 450.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1958 Maserati 450 (487 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (382 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1958 Maserati 450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1958 Maserati 450 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 450 | Montego |
Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4478 cc | 5767 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 487 Nm | 382 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1855 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3010 mm |