1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Chevrolet Captiva
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva (227 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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, 2010 Chevrolet Captiva 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 2010 Chevrolet Captiva. (297 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Chevrolet Captiva.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Chevrolet Captiva | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montclair | Captiva |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 297 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
