1989 Ferrari F40 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
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 Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F40 (622 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 414 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (208 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F40 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 956 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 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari F40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Monterey. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1989 Ferrari F40 has manual transmission. 1989 Ferrari F40 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1989 Ferrari F40 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F40 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1989 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2997 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 622 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 7700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 720 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1104 kg | 2060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3160 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 85 L |