1970 Ferrari 365 GTB vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 250 kg more than 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Ferrari 365 GTB | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 365 GTB | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 347 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3000 mm |
