1976 Ferrari 512 BB vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 20 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, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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 1976 Ferrari 512 BB has manual transmission. 1976 Ferrari 512 BB 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:
1976 Ferrari 512 BB | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
Model | 512 BB | Montclair |
Year Released | 1976 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5114 cc |
Horse Power | 355 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 277 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3110 mm |