1999 Ferrari F355 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, both 1999 Ferrari F355 and 1999 Mercury Mountaineer were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F355 (376 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 575 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F355.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 Ferrari F355. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will offer significantly more control. 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, 1999 Ferrari F355 (363 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (325 Nm). This means 1999 Ferrari F355 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1999 Ferrari F355 has manual transmission. 1999 Ferrari F355 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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1999 Ferrari F355 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F355 | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
Body Type | Coupe | SUV |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4012 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 376 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 8250 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 363 Nm | 325 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1350 kg | 1925 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2840 mm |