1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Toyota Century
To start off, 1999 Toyota Century is newer by 43 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 | 1999 Toyota Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Century |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 0 HP |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1900 mm |
