1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1972 Triumph GT6
To start off, 1972 Triumph GT6 is newer by 16 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 154 more horse power than 1972 Triumph GT6. (104 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1972 Triumph GT6.
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 | 1972 Triumph GT6 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Montclair | GT6 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2120 mm |
