1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Suzuki Equator
To start off, 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Suzuki Equator should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator 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 Suzuki Equator (381 Nm) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2012 Suzuki Equator will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Suzuki Equator | |
| Make | Mercury | Suzuki |
| Model | Montclair | Equator |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3560 mm |
