1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1957 Wartburg 312
To start off, 1957 Wartburg 312 is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 1957 Wartburg 312. (36 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Wartburg 312. (82 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Wartburg 312.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1957 Wartburg 312 | |
| Make | Mercury | Wartburg |
| Model | Montclair | 312 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 82 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |
