1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 22 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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 297 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 300 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F40.
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, 1989 Ferrari F40 (720 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F40 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2997 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 622 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 720 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3130 mm |
