1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1991 Saab 9000
To start off, 1991 Saab 9000 is newer by 37 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, 1991 Saab 9000 (185 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Saab 9000 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1991 Saab 9000, 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 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Saab 9000. (278 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Saab 9000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1991 Saab 9000 | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Montclair | 9000 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1985 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 278 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2680 mm |
