1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1959 Simca Vedette
To start off, 1959 Simca Vedette is newer by 5 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.
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 | 1959 Simca Vedette | |
Make | Mercury | Simca |
Model | Montclair | Vedette |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4510 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2700 mm |