1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Toyota Tundra
To start off, 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 5,663 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Toyota Tundra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Toyota Tundra (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 223 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Toyota Tundra should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra 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 Toyota Tundra (544 Nm) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2012 Toyota Tundra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Toyota Tundra | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | Tundra |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5663 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 | 544 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1940 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3710 mm |