1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Renault Grand Scenic
To start off, 2007 Renault Grand Scenic 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic.
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, 2007 Renault Grand Scenic, 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 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic. (300 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Renault Grand Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Renault Grand Scenic | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montclair | Grand Scenic |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 80.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 93 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2740 mm |
