1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Beetle 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 67 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. (91 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Beetle.
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 Volkswagen Beetle, 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 121 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Beetle. (202 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montclair | Beetle |
Year Released | 1954 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 202 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 95.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |