1951 Alfa Romeo 6C vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C. (104 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C.
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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C has manual transmission. 1951 Alfa Romeo 6C will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Mercury Montclair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1951 Alfa Romeo 6C | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
Model | 6C | Montclair |
Year Released | 1951 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2443 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 165 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3110 mm |