1999 Dodge Viper vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1999 Dodge Viper is newer by 43 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 8,424 cc (10 cylinders), 1999 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Dodge Viper (670 HP) has 412 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Dodge Viper 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 1999 Dodge Viper has manual transmission. 1999 Dodge Viper 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:
1999 Dodge Viper | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Montclair |
Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 8424 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 670 HP | 258 HP |
Top Speed | 345 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3110 mm |