1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Peugeot Tulip
To start off, 1998 Peugeot Tulip is newer by 43 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 70 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot Tulip. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot Tulip.
Because 1955 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Peugeot Tulip, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot Tulip. (205 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot Tulip.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Peugeot Tulip | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montclair | Tulip |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1996 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2390 mm |
