1981 Ferrari 512 BBi vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 512 BBi | Montclair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2980 mm |