2003 Ferrari 360 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (168 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 515 kg more than 2003 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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 2003 Ferrari 360 has manual transmission. 2003 Ferrari 360 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Ferrari 360 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 360 | Montego |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 3586 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 373 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4750 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1344 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 95 L | 87 L |
