2004 Ferrari 360 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2004 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ferrari 360 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 360 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3589 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 373 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |