1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (329 Nm) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3828 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1910 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2790 mm |
