2001 Holden UTE vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2001 Holden UTE is newer by 45 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 54 more horse power than 2001 Holden UTE. (204 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 Holden UTE.
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:
2001 Holden UTE | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | UTE | Montclair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3789 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 204 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 3110 mm |