1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 500 Superfast | Montclair |
Year Released | 1965 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4963 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 396 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2980 mm |