1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1977 Opel Monza
To start off, 1977 Opel Monza is newer by 21 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 78 more horse power than 1977 Opel Monza. (180 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1977 Opel Monza.
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 | 1977 Opel Monza | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montclair | Monza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 2968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 210 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2640 mm |
