1998 Ferrari 355 Spider vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 142 kg more than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (427 Nm) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 355 Spider | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1998 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Convertible | SUV |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3494 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 375 HP | 292 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1690 kg | 1832 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 110 L | 85 L |
