1996 Ferrari 550 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 550 is newer by 23 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 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 550 (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 316 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 550 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 101 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 550.
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, 1996 Ferrari 550 (568 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1996 Ferrari 550 has manual transmission. 1996 Ferrari 550 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1973 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 Ferrari 550 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 550 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 568 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 320 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 114 L | 85 L |
