1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2002 Subaru Outback is newer by 47 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 5 more horse power than 2002 Subaru Outback. (154 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Because 2002 Subaru Outback 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, 2002 Subaru Outback 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Subaru Outback. (224 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Subaru Outback | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montclair | Outback |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 224 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 99.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |
