1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Tata Indica
To start off, 2008 Tata Indica 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.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Tata Indica, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 203 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Tata Indica. (120 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Tata Indica | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Montclair | Indica |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1405 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 75.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
