1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1978 Datsun 280Z
To start off, 1978 Datsun 280Z is newer by 24 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 8 more horse power than 1978 Datsun 280Z. (150 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1978 Datsun 280Z.
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 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Datsun 280Z. (221 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Datsun 280Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1978 Datsun 280Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Datsun |
| Model | Montclair | 280Z |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2753 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4399 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1631 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2304 mm |
