1983 Mercury Grand Marquis vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis is newer by 27 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, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis. (129 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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:
| 1983 Mercury Grand Marquis | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Grand Marquis | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1983 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 3110 mm |
