1956 Bugatti Type 101 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, both 1956 Bugatti Type 101 and 1956 Mercury Montclair were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 73 more horse power than 1956 Bugatti Type 101. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1956 Bugatti Type 101.
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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 1956 Bugatti Type 101 has manual transmission. 1956 Bugatti Type 101 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:
| 1956 Bugatti Type 101 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | Type 101 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3257 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3110 mm |
