1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1996 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1996 Mercury Cougar is newer by 40 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.
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 | 1996 Mercury Cougar | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Montclair | Cougar |
Year Released | 1956 | 1996 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 3798 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 0 HP |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1860 mm |