1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1979 Triumph TR7
To start off, 1979 Triumph TR7 is newer by 23 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 1979 Triumph TR7. (104 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1979 Triumph TR7.
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 1979 Triumph TR7 has manual transmission. 1979 Triumph TR7 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 | 1979 Triumph TR7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Montclair | TR7 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2170 mm |
