1971 Ferrari 312 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1971 Ferrari 312 is newer by 15 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 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 312 (464 HP @ 12600 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 312 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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1971 Ferrari 312 has manual transmission. 1971 Ferrari 312 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Mercury Montclair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Ferrari 312 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 312 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2991 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 464 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 12600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 960 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3110 mm |
