1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1976 Renault 15
To start off, 1976 Renault 15 is newer by 22 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 99 more horse power than 1976 Renault 15. (59 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1976 Renault 15.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Renault 15. (98 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Renault 15.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1976 Renault 15 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montclair | 15 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1289 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 98 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
