1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Volkswagen Multivan
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Multivan 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 29 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Multivan.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan 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 Volkswagen Multivan (340 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2007 Volkswagen Multivan will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Volkswagen Multivan | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | Multivan |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3010 mm |
