1971 Lincoln Continental vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1971 Lincoln Continental 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 7,536 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1971 Lincoln Continental. (209 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1971 Lincoln Continental.
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:
1971 Lincoln Continental | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
Model | Continental | Montclair |
Year Released | 1971 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7536 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 209 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5500 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3110 mm |