1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1991 Peugeot 504
To start off, 1991 Peugeot 504 is newer by 35 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 158 more horse power than 1991 Peugeot 504. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1991 Peugeot 504.
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 1991 Peugeot 504 has manual transmission. 1991 Peugeot 504 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 | 1991 Peugeot 504 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montclair | 504 |
Year Released | 1956 | 1991 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2750 mm |