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 (317 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 159 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.
Because 2013 Cadillac ATS is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Cadillac ATS 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, 2013 Cadillac ATS (373 Nm) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2013 Cadillac ATS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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 | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4643 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1806 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2776 mm |
