1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 345 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1998 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1998 Ferrari F355 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F355 | Montego |
Year Released | 1998 | 1972 |
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 | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 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 |