1952 Ford Consul vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1954 Mercury Montclair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ford Consul. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ford Consul would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1952 Ford Consul. (40 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1952 Ford Consul.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Ford Consul. (100 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Ford Consul.
Compare all specifications:
1952 Ford Consul | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Consul | Montclair |
Year Released | 1952 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1508 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 40 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 100 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1550 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |