1983 Ferrari 400 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1983 Ferrari 400 is newer by 28 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1983 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 147 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 Ferrari 400 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, 1983 Ferrari 400 (393 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1983 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1983 Ferrari 400 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 400 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1983 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4823 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 306 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 393 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |