2002 Ferrari 456M vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2002 Ferrari 456M is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 7,033 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari 456M (400 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (209 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 205 kg more than 2002 Ferrari 456M.
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, 2002 Ferrari 456M (551 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (452 Nm). This means 2002 Ferrari 456M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Ferrari 456M | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 456M | Montego |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5499 cc | 7033 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 209 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 551 Nm | 452 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1770 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3010 mm |
