1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Toyota Sequoia
To start off, 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Sequoia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Sequoia (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Sequoia should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2011 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia 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 Toyota Sequoia (543 Nm) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2011 Toyota Sequoia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Toyota Sequoia | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Sequoia |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2029 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1956 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3099 mm |
