1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 1973 Steyr 126
To start off, 1973 Steyr 126 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 135 more horse power than 1973 Steyr 126. (24 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1973 Steyr 126.
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 Mercury Montclair | 1973 Steyr 126 | |
| Make | Mercury | Steyr |
| Model | Montclair | 126 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 643 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 24 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1380 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 1850 mm |
