1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1973 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1973 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 17 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 182 more horse power than 1973 Nissan Bluebird. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1973 Nissan Bluebird.
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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1973 Nissan Bluebird has manual transmission. 1973 Nissan Bluebird will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Mercury Montclair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercury Montclair | 1973 Nissan Bluebird | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montclair | Bluebird |
Year Released | 1956 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1595 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4220 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1610 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |