1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Seat Formula
To start off, 1999 Seat Formula 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 Formula (238 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Seat Formula should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1999 Seat Formula 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 Formula 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 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Seat Formula. (301 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Seat Formula.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Seat Formula | |
| Make | Mercury | Seat |
| Model | Montclair | Formula |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 82.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 92.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |
