1953 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Bugatti Type 101. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Bugatti Type 101 would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 155 more horse power than 1953 Bugatti Type 101. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1953 Bugatti Type 101. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Bugatti Type 101 weights approximately 80 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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 Bugatti Type 101 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | Type 101 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3257 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1360 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
