1956 Ford F vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Ford F. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Ford F would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 111 more horse power than 1956 Ford F. (156 HP @ 3000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1956 Ford F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Ford F weights approximately 48 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
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 Ford F | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | F | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4458 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2046 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |
