1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1990 Porsche 928
To start off, 1990 Porsche 928 is newer by 34 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, 1990 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 48 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1956 Mercury Montclair.
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 | 1990 Porsche 928 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montclair | 928 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2510 mm |
