1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Toyota Ractis
To start off, 2006 Toyota Ractis 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.
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, 2006 Toyota Ractis, 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Ractis. (158 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Ractis.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Toyota Ractis | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | Ractis |
Year Released | 1954 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1299 cc |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 323 Nm | 158 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |