1972 Mercury Montego vs. 1956 Riley RM A
To start off, 1972 Mercury Montego is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Riley RM A. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Riley RM A would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 460 kg more than 1956 Riley RM A.
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:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 1956 Riley RM A | |
| Make | Mercury | Riley |
| Model | Montego | RM A |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1956 |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2870 mm |
