2000 Ferrari 360 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ferrari 360 (395 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 586 kg more than 2000 Ferrari 360.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360. 1969 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2000 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2000 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1969 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ferrari 360 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 360 | Monterey |
Year Released | 2000 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3586 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 395 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3160 mm |