1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Cadillac ATS
To start off, 2013 Cadillac ATS is newer by 59 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (199 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Cadillac ATS. (259 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Cadillac ATS.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Cadillac ATS | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Montclair | ATS |
Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2500 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 199 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 259 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 101 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4643 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1421 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2775 mm |