1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 GMC Yukon
To start off, 2011 GMC Yukon 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 6,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Yukon (332 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (497 Nm) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2011 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2011 GMC Yukon | |
Make | Mercury | GMC |
Model | Montclair | Yukon |
Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 332 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 497 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2007 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1953 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2946 mm |