1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1975 Buick Century
To start off, 1975 Buick Century is newer by 21 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) has 48 more horse power than 1975 Buick Century. (110 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1975 Buick Century.
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 | 1975 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Montclair | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 110 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |