1966 Ginetta G12 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1966 Ginetta G12 is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ginetta G12. (170 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ginetta G12.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Ginetta G12 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ginetta | Mercury |
| Model | G12 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1020 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
