1954 Austin-Healey Tickford vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, both 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford and 1954 Mercury Montclair were released in the same year (1954). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (105 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford. (184 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Austin-Healey Tickford | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Austin-Healey | Mercury |
| Model | Tickford | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 105 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2980 mm |
