1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Ford Explorer
To start off, 2002 Ford Explorer is newer by 48 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, 2002 Ford Explorer (210 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2002 Ford Explorer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford Explorer will offer significantly more control. 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford Explorer. (321 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford Explorer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Ford Explorer | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montclair | Explorer |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4016 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 321 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 100.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3070 mm |
