1956 Chrysler C vs. 2006 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2006 Mercury Montego is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Chrysler C. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Chrysler C would be higher. At 5,801 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Chrysler C is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Chrysler C (335 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 132 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Montego. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Chrysler C should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercury Montego weights approximately 45 kg more than 1956 Chrysler C.
Because 1956 Chrysler C 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 1956 Chrysler C. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Mercury Montego, 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, 1956 Chrysler C (530 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 249 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1956 Chrysler C will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 Chrysler C | 2006 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | C | Montego |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5801 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 203 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 530 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1880 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5570 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1510 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2870 mm |
