1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1994 Plymouth Colt
To start off, 1994 Plymouth Colt 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (112 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
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 Plymouth Colt, 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 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Plymouth Colt. (157 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Plymouth Colt.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1994 Plymouth Colt | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Montclair | Colt |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1834 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 112 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
