1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1971 Volkswagen 1600
To start off, 1971 Volkswagen 1600 is newer by 15 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 1971 Volkswagen 1600. (49 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1971 Volkswagen 1600.
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 | 1971 Volkswagen 1600 | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montclair | 1600 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 49 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1640 mm |