1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1959 Opel P 1200
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Opel P 1200. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Opel P 1200 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 Mercury Montclair | 1959 Opel P 1200 | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montclair | P 1200 |
Year Released | 1968 | 1959 |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1620 mm |