1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1980 Buick Century
To start off, 1980 Buick Century is newer by 26 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 4,936 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Buick Century is equipped with a bigger engine.
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 | 1980 Buick Century | |
| Make | Mercury | Buick |
| Model | Montclair | Century |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4936 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |
