1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Porsche Boxter
To start off, 2013 Porsche Boxter 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. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche Boxter (261 HP @ 6700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche Boxter should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2013 Porsche Boxter 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 Porsche Boxter 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 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Porsche Boxter. (279 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Porsche Boxter.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Porsche Boxter | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montclair | Boxter |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6700 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 279 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 72 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4374 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1979 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1282 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2475 mm |
