1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Citroen Berlingo
To start off, 2012 Citroen Berlingo is newer by 56 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. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 169 more horse power than 2012 Citroen Berlingo. (89 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Citroen Berlingo.
Because 1956 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1956 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Citroen Berlingo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 2012 Citroen Berlingo has manual transmission. 2012 Citroen Berlingo 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 | 2012 Citroen Berlingo | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Montclair | Berlingo |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 159 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |
