1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1975 Triumph Stag
To start off, 1975 Triumph Stag 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1975 Triumph Stag. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1975 Triumph Stag.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 89 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Triumph Stag. (234 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Triumph Stag.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1975 Triumph Stag | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Montclair | Stag |
Year Released | 1954 | 1975 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 234 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |