1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1955 Rover P4
To start off, 1956 Mercury Montclair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Rover P4 would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 184 more horse power than 1955 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1955 Rover P4.
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 Mercury Montclair | 1955 Rover P4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montclair | P4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 2102 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2830 mm |
