1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster
To start off, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster is newer by 58 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 37 more horse power than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (121 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster. (160 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Mini Cooper Roadster | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Montclair | Cooper Roadster |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 1600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3734 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1684 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1389 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2466 mm |
