1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Toyota Venza
To start off, 2013 Toyota Venza is newer by 57 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 79 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Venza. (179 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Venza.
Because 2013 Toyota Venza is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Venza will offer significantly more control. 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 | 2013 Toyota Venza | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Venza |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5114 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 258 HP | 179 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1905 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2775 mm |
