1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1991 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1991 Toyota Corolla 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1991 Toyota Corolla.

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 Toyota Corolla, 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Toyota Corolla. (101 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Mercury Montclair 1991 Toyota Corolla
Make Mercury Toyota
Model Montclair Corolla
Year Released 1954 1991
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4192 cc 1295 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 158 HP 74 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 6000 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 101 Nm
Engine Bore Size 92.1 mm 76.2 mm
Engine Stroke Size 78.8 mm 71 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4210 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1660 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1430 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2440 mm


 

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