1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Nissan Navara
To start off, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (172 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Navara should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara 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, 2012 Nissan Navara (403 Nm) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2012 Nissan Navara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Nissan Navara | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montclair | Navara |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 172 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 100 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3210 mm |
