1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2003 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 2003 SsangYong Korando 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (138 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Because 2003 SsangYong Korando 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, 2003 SsangYong Korando 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 114 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 SsangYong Korando. (209 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 SsangYong Korando.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2003 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | Mercury | SsangYong |
| Model | Montclair | Korando |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 88.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2490 mm |
