1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2006 Renault Kangoo is newer by 52 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 64 more horse power than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (94 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Because 2006 Renault Kangoo 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, 2006 Renault Kangoo 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Kangoo. (149 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Kangoo.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Renault Kangoo | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montclair | Kangoo |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 94 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4000 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1900 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2630 mm |