1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Peugeot iOn

To start off, 2012 Peugeot iOn 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. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (63 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot iOn.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot iOn. (180 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot iOn.

Compare all specifications:

1954 Mercury Montclair 2012 Peugeot iOn
Make Mercury Peugeot
Model Montclair iOn
Year Released 1954 2012
Engine Position Front Rear
Engine Type V electric
Horse Power 158 HP 63 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 3000 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 180 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Electric
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 3395 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1475 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1600 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2550 mm


 

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