1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial 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 Ferrari 500 Mondial. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial 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 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial. (158 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial.
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 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial has manual transmission. 1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial 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:
1953 Ferrari 500 Mondial | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 500 Mondial | Montclair |
Year Released | 1953 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 3110 mm |