1953 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. (150 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 705 kg more than 1953 Chevrolet Corvette. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Chevrolet Corvette | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Corvette | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3859 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90.5 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1293 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 3130 mm |
