1966 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 11 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 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 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. Let's talk about torque, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 328 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | Cobra | Montclair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |