1951 Humber Pullman vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1955 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Humber Pullman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Humber Pullman would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1951 Humber Pullman. (100 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1951 Humber Pullman.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1951 Humber Pullman | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Humber | Mercury |
| Model | Pullman | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1951 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4085 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 120 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.3:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3330 mm | 2980 mm |
