1953 Buick 40 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Buick 40 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 144 more horse power than 1953 Buick 40. (123 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1953 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 333 kg more than 1953 Buick 40. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Buick 40. (304 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
1953 Buick 40 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4315 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 304 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 80.9 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 104.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1665 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3090 mm | 3130 mm |