1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1993 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1993 Toyota Corolla is newer by 39 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 46 more horse power than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1993 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, 1993 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Toyota Corolla. (145 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1993 Toyota Corolla | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Corolla |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2470 mm |
