1992 Ferrari 456 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 36 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 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 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 1992 Ferrari 456 has manual transmission. 1992 Ferrari 456 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:
| 1992 Ferrari 456 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ferrari | Mercury |
| Model | 456 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5472 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 436 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3110 mm |
