1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1968 Morris Oxford
To start off, 1968 Morris Oxford is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair 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) has 198 more horse power than 1968 Morris Oxford. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1968 Morris Oxford.
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 | 1968 Morris Oxford | |
| Make | Mercury | Morris |
| Model | Montclair | Oxford |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 129 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2530 mm |
