1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 2200. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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:
| 1959 Abarth 2200 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Abarth | Mercury |
| Model | 2200 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2160 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 120 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
