1958 Maserati 350S vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati 350S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati 350S would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Maserati 350S (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 350S should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1228 kg more than 1958 Maserati 350S.
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:
| 1958 Maserati 350S | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 350S | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3485 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 770 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2330 mm | 3130 mm |
