1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon

To start off, 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon is newer by 30 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 70 more horse power than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (89 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

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, 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon, 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 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon. (138 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon.

Compare all specifications:

1955 Mercury Montclair 1985 Mitsubishi Space Wagon
Make Mercury Mitsubishi
Model Montclair Space Wagon
Year Released 1955 1985
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4196 cc 1755 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 159 HP 89 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5500 RPM
Torque 323 Nm 138 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3500 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Front
Vehicle Length 5250 mm 4300 mm
Vehicle Width 1950 mm 1650 mm
Vehicle Height 1490 mm 1580 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2640 mm


 

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