1998 Ferrari F355 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1998 Ferrari F355 is newer by 25 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, 1998 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (169 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 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 441 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, 1973 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari F355. (363 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari F355. 1973 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1998 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1998 Ferrari F355 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:
| 1998 Ferrari F355 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | F355 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 376 HP | 169 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 363 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1791 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4260 mm | 5290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 82 L | 85 L |
