1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1996 Suzuki Vitara
To start off, 1996 Suzuki Vitara is newer by 42 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 72 more horse power than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (86 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Because 1996 Suzuki Vitara is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Suzuki Vitara will offer significantly more control. 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 107 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Suzuki Vitara. (216 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Suzuki Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1996 Suzuki Vitara | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montclair | Vitara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 86 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
