1955 Lancia D 50 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Lancia D 50. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Lancia D 50 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 11 more horse power than 1955 Lancia D 50. (247 HP @ 8100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1955 Lancia D 50.
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 1955 Lancia D 50 has manual transmission. 1955 Lancia D 50 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:
1955 Lancia D 50 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | D 50 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1955 | 1956 |
Engine Size | 2488 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 247 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 8100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |