1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2000 TVR Chimaera
To start off, 2000 TVR Chimaera is newer by 46 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 4,546 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 TVR Chimaera is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 TVR Chimaera (282 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 124 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Chimaera 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Chimaera. (306 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Chimaera.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2000 TVR Chimaera | |
| Make | Mercury | TVR |
| Model | Montclair | Chimaera |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4546 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2290 mm |
