1989 Ferrari F1 89 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F1 89 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F1 89 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F1 89 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F1 89 | Montego |
Year Released | 1989 | 1974 |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6555 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 593 HP | 168 HP |
Engine RPM | 12500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 515 kg | 1859 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2140 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3000 mm |