1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,945 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (142 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 975 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
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:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 250 Testarossa | Montego |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2953 cc | 4945 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 142 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 800 kg | 1775 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4180 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3010 mm |
