1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1982 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1982 Nissan Patrol is newer by 28 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 64 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Patrol.
Because 1982 Nissan Patrol is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Patrol will offer significantly more control. 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 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1982 Nissan Patrol | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montclair | Patrol |
Year Released | 1954 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3246 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 215 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2980 mm |