1965 Ferrari 250 LM vs. 1974 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1974 Mercury Monterey is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 Ferrari 250 LM would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM. 1974 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1965 Ferrari 250 LM has manual transmission. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 250 LM | 1974 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 250 LM | Monterey |
Year Released | 1965 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3286 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 313 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 850 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3160 mm |