1956 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chevrolet Corvette. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chevrolet Corvette would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
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:
1956 Chevrolet Corvette | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montclair |
Year Released | 1956 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4341 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4060 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |