1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1994 Buick Century
To start off, 1994 Buick Century is newer by 40 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, 1994 Buick Century (161 HP) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Buick Century 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, 1994 Buick Century, 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1994 Buick Century | |
Make | Mercury | Buick |
Model | Montclair | Century |
Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3100 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 251 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4803 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1763 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1364 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2662 mm |