1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1973 Toyota Publica
To start off, 1973 Toyota Publica is newer by 19 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 111 more horse power than 1973 Toyota Publica. (47 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1973 Toyota Publica.
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 | 1973 Toyota Publica | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | Publica |
Year Released | 1954 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 47 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1460 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2170 mm |