1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Colt
To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Colt is newer by 31 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 88 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (70 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Mitsubishi Colt, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt. (102 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1985 Mitsubishi Colt | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Colt |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1439 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2390 mm |
