1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Vector M12
To start off, 1998 Vector M12 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 5,707 cc (12 cylinders), 1998 Vector M12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Vector M12 (484 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 326 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Vector M12 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1998 Vector M12 (576 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1998 Vector M12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Vector M12 | |
| Make | Mercury | Vector |
| Model | Montclair | M12 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5707 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 484 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 576 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |
