1991 Ferrari Mondial vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 22 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, 1991 Ferrari Mondial (267 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 505 kg more than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
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, 1969 Mercury Montego (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 142 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Ferrari Mondial. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1991 Ferrari Mondial | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | Mondial | Montego |
Year Released | 1991 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3185 cc | 7033 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 209 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 310 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 8.6:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |