1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1989 Rover Range Rover
To start off, 1989 Rover Range Rover is newer by 35 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, 1989 Rover Range Rover (185 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1989 Rover Range Rover 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, 1989 Rover Range Rover 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 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Rover Range Rover. (319 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1989 Rover Range Rover | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montclair | Range Rover |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 319 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |
