1955 Ford F vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, both 1955 Ford F and 1955 Mercury Montclair were released in the same year (1955). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,458 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Ford F is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1955 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1955 Ford F.
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 Ford F | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4458 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2980 mm |
