2006 Chevrolet Corvette vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 50 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 5,970 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette (398 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet Corvette 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.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet Corvette | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Corvette | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5970 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 398 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3110 mm |