1953 Bentley R Type Continental vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bentley R Type Continental. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bentley R Type Continental would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1953 Bentley R Type Continental | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bentley | Mercury |
Model | R Type Continental | Montclair |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4887 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 258 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 3110 mm |