1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 MG ZT-T
To start off, 2007 MG ZT-T is newer by 53 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 MG ZT-T is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 MG ZT-T (256 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 MG ZT-T should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2007 MG ZT-T (410 Nm) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2007 MG ZT-T will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2007 MG ZT-T | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Montclair | ZT-T |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4020 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2750 mm |
