1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Saturn Vue
To start off, 2009 Saturn Vue is newer by 55 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, 2009 Saturn Vue (222 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Vue should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2009 Saturn Vue 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, 2009 Saturn Vue 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Vue. (297 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Vue.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Saturn Vue | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Montclair | Vue |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3490 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 222 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
