1985 Ferrari F1 156 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 (769 HP @ 11000 RPM) has 444 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari F1 156 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 859 kg more than 1985 Ferrari F1 156.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Ferrari F1 156 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F1 156 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
| Engine Size | 1496 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 769 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 11000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 545 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4300 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |
