1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara
To start off, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara (186 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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, 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara. (250 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara | |
Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
Model | Montclair | Grand Vitara |
Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2736 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 250 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2650 mm |