1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2001 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2001 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 46 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 28 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai Sonata. (131 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai Sonata.
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, 2001 Hyundai Sonata, 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 143 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai Sonata. (180 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2001 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Mercury | Hyundai |
| Model | Montclair | Sonata |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2730 mm |
