1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is newer by 57 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 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (307 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche (335 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
Model | Montclair | Avalanche |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5300 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 307 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 335 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2020 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3310 mm |