1995 Ferrari 512 M vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (435 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 276 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (510 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 187 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ferrari 512 M | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 512 M | Montclair |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 435 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 510 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |