1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Seat Alhambra
To start off, 1999 Seat Alhambra is newer by 44 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, 1999 Seat Alhambra (201 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1999 Seat Alhambra is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Seat Alhambra 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Alhambra. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Alhambra.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Seat Alhambra | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Montclair | Alhambra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2792 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 201 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 270 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4620 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2830 mm |