1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Audi A8
To start off, 2010 Audi A8 is newer by 56 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 4,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Audi A8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Audi A8 (350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2010 Audi A8 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Audi A8 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, 2010 Audi A8 (440 Nm) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2010 Audi A8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Audi A8 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montclair | A8 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5192 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1895 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1455 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3073 mm |
