1997 Ferrari Maranello vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1997 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1997 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (485 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 389 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 50 kg more than 1997 Ferrari Maranello.
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, 1997 Ferrari Maranello (563 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 315 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1997 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Ferrari Maranello | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | Maranello | Montego |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5474 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 485 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 563 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4560 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3010 mm |
