1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (247 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 940 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1959 Ferrari 250 GT has manual transmission. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 250 GT | Montego |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 245 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1045 kg | 1985 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 78 L |
