1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2005 Rover 45
To start off, 2005 Rover 45 is newer by 51 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 43 more horse power than 2005 Rover 45. (115 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Rover 45.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Rover 45, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Rover 45. (160 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2005 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montclair | 45 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 89.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2630 mm |
