1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 TVR Speed 12
To start off, 1998 TVR Speed 12 is newer by 42 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 7,730 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 TVR Speed 12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 TVR Speed 12 (790 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 532 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 TVR Speed 12 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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1998 TVR Speed 12 has manual transmission. 1998 TVR Speed 12 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 | 1998 TVR Speed 12 | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Montclair | Speed 12 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 7730 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 790 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 332 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1970 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2570 mm |
