1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1994 ZAZ Slavuta
To start off, 1994 ZAZ Slavuta 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 101 more horse power than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta. (57 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta.
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 ZAZ Slavuta, 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta. (90 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 ZAZ Slavuta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1994 ZAZ Slavuta | |
| Make | Mercury | ZAZ |
| Model | Montclair | Slavuta |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1197 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3990 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2330 mm |
