2002 Ascari Ecosse vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2002 Ascari Ecosse is newer by 46 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, 2002 Ascari Ecosse (396 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ascari Ecosse 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 2002 Ascari Ecosse has manual transmission. 2002 Ascari Ecosse 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:
| 2002 Ascari Ecosse | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ascari | Mercury |
| Model | Ecosse | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 4722 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 396 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1130 mm | 1440 mm |
