1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2004 Suzuki XL7
To start off, 2004 Suzuki XL7 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 Suzuki XL7 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Suzuki XL7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Suzuki XL7. (250 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Suzuki XL7.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2004 Suzuki XL7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montclair | XL7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 250 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |
