1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Ford F-150
To start off, 2011 Ford F-150 is newer by 55 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-150 (411 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-150 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 | 2011 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montclair | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 411 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2012 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 3670 mm |
