1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2004 Mazda B2500
To start off, 2004 Mazda B2500 is newer by 50 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, 2004 Mazda B2500 (204 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mazda B2500 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2004 Mazda B2500 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, 2004 Mazda B2500 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, both vehicles can yield 323 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2004 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Montclair | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4031 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 204 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 85 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2990 mm |
