1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Subaru Outback Sport
To start off, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Subaru Outback Sport (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Subaru Outback Sport should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2009 Subaru Outback Sport 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 Subaru Outback Sport 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 92 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport. (231 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Outback Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Subaru Outback Sport | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montclair | Outback Sport |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 231 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2630 mm |
