1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo
To start off, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 5,200 cc (10 cylinders), 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo (562 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 404 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo 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 Lamborghini Gallardo (539 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Lamborghini Gallardo | |
| Make | Mercury | Lamborghini |
| Model | Montclair | Gallardo |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 562 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4387 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1166 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |
