1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 1982 Renault 9
To start off, 1982 Renault 9 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1982 Renault 9. (72 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1982 Renault 9.
Because 1955 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 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Renault 9, 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Renault 9. (104 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Renault 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 1982 Renault 9 | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montclair | 9 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1397 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 72 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 104 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2490 mm |
