2006 Ferrari F430 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Ferrari F430 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari F430 (483 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 548 kg more than 2006 Ferrari F430.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ferrari F430 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | F430 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4308 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 483 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 8500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 465 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5250 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1220 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 3130 mm |