1962 Bristol 407 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1962 Bristol 407 is newer by 6 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 5,129 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Bristol 407 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1962 Bristol 407. (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1962 Bristol 407.
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:
1962 Bristol 407 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Bristol | Mercury |
Model | 407 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1962 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5129 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |