1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2004 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (239 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 81 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2004 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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, 2004 Toyota Sequoia (427 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2004 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4664 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 84 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1890 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3010 mm |
