1955 Bentley S1 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 520 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:
| 1955 Bentley S1 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Bentley | Mercury |
| Model | S1 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4887 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 340 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5340 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3130 mm |
