1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Toyota Sienna
To start off, 2008 Toyota Sienna 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 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 108 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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 Toyota Sienna, 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, 2008 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2008 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Toyota Sienna | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | Sienna |
Year Released | 1954 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3456 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 266 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 332 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1970 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3040 mm |