1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Ford F-450
To start off, 2011 Ford F-450 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 6,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ford F-450 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ford F-450 (399 HP @ 2800 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ford F-450 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 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, 2011 Ford F-450 (1,085 Nm) has 762 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Ford F-450 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Ford F-450 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montclair | F-450 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 6700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 399 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 1085 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 6680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2438 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2024 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 4379 mm |
