1959 Buick Invicta vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1959 Buick Invicta is newer by 3 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 6,576 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Buick Invicta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Buick Invicta (325 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Buick Invicta 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.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Buick Invicta | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | Invicta | Montclair |
Year Released | 1959 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6576 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5530 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3110 mm |