1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Ford E-Series
To start off, 2013 Ford E-Series 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 5,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2013 Ford E-Series is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Ford E-Series (252 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford E-Series 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, 2013 Ford E-Series (474 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2013 Ford E-Series will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Ford E-Series | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montclair | E-Series |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 5400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 474 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 12 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5504 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 2017 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 2111 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3505 mm |
