1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn weights approximately 426 kg more than 1967 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:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1952 Rolls-Royce Silver Dawn | |
| Make | Mercury | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Montclair | Silver Dawn |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 4255 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |
