1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Volvo XC90
To start off, 2002 Volvo XC90 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, 2002 Volvo XC90 (268 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Volvo XC90 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2002 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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, 2002 Volvo XC90 (380 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2002 Volvo XC90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Volvo XC90 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montclair | XC90 |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2922 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 380 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2720 mm |
