1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1985 Opel Kadett
To start off, 1985 Opel Kadett 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) has 104 more horse power than 1985 Opel Kadett. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1985 Opel Kadett.
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 Opel Kadett, 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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Opel Kadett. (89 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Opel Kadett.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1985 Opel Kadett | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montclair | Kadett |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 54 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 89 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 77.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 63 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
