1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1995 Peugeot 406
To start off, 1995 Peugeot 406 is newer by 41 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 24 more horse power than 1995 Peugeot 406. (134 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1995 Peugeot 406.
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, 1995 Peugeot 406, 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 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Peugeot 406. (190 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1995 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montclair | 406 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1995 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 134 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 190 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |