1995 Ferrari F355 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1995 Ferrari F355 is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 5 kg more than 1995 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, 1995 Ferrari F355 (364 Nm) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1995 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Ferrari F355 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F355 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 364 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 93.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 77 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3010 mm |
