1971 Mercury Montego vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Montego would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Montego weights approximately 160 kg more than 2013 Ferrari 458.
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, 2013 Ferrari 458 (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2013 Ferrari 458 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Mercury Montego. 2013 Ferrari 458 has automatic transmission and 1971 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1971 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Mercury Montego | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ferrari |
| Model | Montego | 458 |
| Year Released | 1971 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 96 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 540 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.5 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4527 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1937 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1211 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2650 mm |
