1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F40 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (640 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 431 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 712 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 (721 Nm) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1989 Ferrari F40 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F40 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2936 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 640 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 721 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1263 kg | 1975 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
