1967 Ferrari 275 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego

To start off, 1969 Mercury Montego is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Ferrari 275. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Ferrari 275 would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 275 (296 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 275 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 800 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 275.

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.

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1967 Ferrari 275 1969 Mercury Montego
Make Ferrari Mercury
Model 275 Montego
Year Released 1967 1969
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3285 cc 7033 cc
Engine Cylinders 12 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 296 HP 209 HP
Engine RPM 8000 RPM 4400 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 6 seats
Vehicle Weight 1175 kg 1975 kg
Vehicle Length 4380 mm 5300 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 2010 mm
Vehicle Height 1240 mm 1350 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 3010 mm