1994 Ferrari F355 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1994 Ferrari F355 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1994 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 635 kg more than 1994 Ferrari F355.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Ferrari F355. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1994 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1994 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1994 Ferrari F355 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F355 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1994 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1985 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 78 L |
