1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Holden Commodore
To start off, 2008 Holden Commodore is newer by 54 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 5,976 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Holden Commodore is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Holden Commodore (360 HP) has 202 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Holden Commodore 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Holden Commodore. (290 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Holden Commodore.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Holden Commodore | |
| Make | Mercury | Holden |
| Model | Montclair | Commodore |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5976 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 360 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
