1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Chevrolet Malibu
To start off, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu 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 Chevrolet Malibu (187 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Chevrolet Malibu, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 79 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. (244 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Malibu.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Chevrolet Malibu | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montclair | Malibu |
| 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 | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 101 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4859 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1462 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2738 mm |
