1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante 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 100 more horse power than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante.
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 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante has manual transmission. 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante 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:
| 1952 Alfa Romeo Disco Volante | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Mercury |
| Model | Disco Volante | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1997 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.7:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3930 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1050 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2230 mm | 3110 mm |
