1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Hilux should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2007 Toyota Hilux 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 Toyota Hilux 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, 2007 Toyota Hilux (343 Nm) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2007 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 343 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3090 mm |
