2008 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 52 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 138 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz E.
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.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz E | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | E | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2148 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 120 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 202 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3110 mm |