1960 Ferrari 850 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Ferrari 850. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Ferrari 850 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Mercury Montego (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1960 Ferrari 850. (72 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1960 Ferrari 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1015 kg more than 1960 Ferrari 850. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Ferrari 850 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 850 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 72 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 1695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2200 mm | 3010 mm |
