2007 Land Rover Defender vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 51 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.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1956 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender will offer significantly more control. 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 2007 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2007 Land Rover Defender 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:
2007 Land Rover Defender | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Defender | Montclair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2401 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 258 HP |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4610 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3110 mm |