1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Infiniti M
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Infiniti M (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Infiniti M should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2011 Infiniti M 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, 2011 Infiniti M 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 Infiniti M (366 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Infiniti M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Infiniti M | |
| Make | Mercury | Infiniti |
| Model | Montclair | M |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 330 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 366 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4945 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1844 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1514 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2901 mm |
