1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep
To start off, 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep is newer by 20 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 56 more horse power than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. (102 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Because 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep will offer significantly more control. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 126 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep. (197 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1974 Mitsubishi Jeep | |
Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
Model | Montclair | Jeep |
Year Released | 1954 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2384 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 197 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2650 mm |