1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1978 Triumph Dolomite
To start off, 1978 Triumph Dolomite 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 101 more horse power than 1978 Triumph Dolomite. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1978 Triumph Dolomite.
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 228 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Triumph Dolomite. (95 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Triumph Dolomite.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1978 Triumph Dolomite | |
Make | Mercury | Triumph |
Model | Montclair | Dolomite |
Year Released | 1954 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1296 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 95 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 76 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2460 mm |