1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2003 Peugeot 607
To start off, 2003 Peugeot 607 is newer by 49 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, 2003 Peugeot 607 (160 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Peugeot 607 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, 2003 Peugeot 607, 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 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Peugeot 607. (217 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Peugeot 607.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2003 Peugeot 607 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montclair | 607 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |
