1995 Ford Probe vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1995 Ford Probe is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 1955 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Ford Probe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 105 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Ford Probe. (218 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Ford Probe.
Compare all specifications:
1995 Ford Probe | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Probe | Montclair |
Year Released | 1995 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2507 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 218 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 74.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2980 mm |