1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Pagani Huayra
To start off, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 5,980 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Pagani Huayra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Pagani Huayra (700 HP) has 442 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 2011 Pagani Huayra has manual transmission. 2011 Pagani Huayra 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 | 2011 Pagani Huayra | |
| Make | Mercury | Pagani |
| Model | Montclair | Huayra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 5980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 700 HP |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 370 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4605 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 2036 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1169 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2795 mm |
