1968 Buick Riviera vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Buick Riviera is newer by 12 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 7,050 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Buick Riviera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Buick Riviera (305 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Buick Riviera 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:
| 1968 Buick Riviera | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Riviera | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7050 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 305 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 193 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 3110 mm |
