2009 Dodge Charger vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 2009 Dodge Charger is newer by 53 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 8 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Charger. (250 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Charger.

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:

2009 Dodge Charger 1956 Mercury Montclair
Make Dodge Mercury
Model Charger Montclair
Year Released 2009 1956
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3518 cc 5114 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Horse Power 250 HP 258 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4600 RPM
Engine Compression Ratio 9.7:1 9.7:1
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5090 mm 5370 mm
Vehicle Width 1900 mm 1960 mm
Vehicle Height 1480 mm 1440 mm
Wheelbase Size 3050 mm 3110 mm


 

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