1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Peugeot 807
To start off, 2002 Peugeot 807 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 Peugeot 807 (201 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Peugeot 807 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, 2002 Peugeot 807, 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 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Peugeot 807. (285 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Peugeot 807.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Peugeot 807 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montclair | 807 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 285 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4730 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2830 mm |