1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2003 TVR T 350
To start off, 2003 TVR T 350 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 TVR T 350 (346 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 188 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 TVR T 350 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, 2003 TVR T 350 (393 Nm) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2003 TVR T 350 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2003 TVR T 350 | |
Make | Mercury | TVR |
Model | Montclair | T 350 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3605 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 346 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 393 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3950 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2370 mm |