1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1942 Buick Century
To start off, 1954 Mercury Montclair is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1942 Buick Century. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1942 Buick Century would be higher. At 5,247 cc (8 cylinders), 1942 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1942 Buick Century (165 HP @ 3200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1942 Buick Century should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1942 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Montclair | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1942 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5247 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 108.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |