1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander
To start off, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 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 Mitsubishi Outlander (227 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander. (292 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Mitsubishi Outlander | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Outlander |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 2998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 24 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 82 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4665 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |
