2008 Mazda 6 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mazda 6 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2008 Mazda 6. (156 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Mazda 6.
Because 1955 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda 6, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda 6. (209 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda 6 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 2980 mm |
