1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Oldsmobile SS
To start off, 1999 Oldsmobile SS is newer by 45 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, 1999 Oldsmobile SS (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Oldsmobile SS should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1999 Oldsmobile SS, 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 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Oldsmobile SS. (318 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Oldsmobile SS.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Oldsmobile SS | |
Make | Mercury | Oldsmobile |
Model | Montclair | SS |
Year Released | 1954 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3791 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 318 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5130 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3110 mm |