1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Saturn SC
To start off, 1998 Saturn SC is newer by 44 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 58 more horse power than 1998 Saturn SC. (100 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Saturn SC.
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, 1998 Saturn SC, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Saturn SC. (158 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Montclair | SC |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
