1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2003 Opel Astra
To start off, 2003 Opel Astra is newer by 48 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 84 more horse power than 2003 Opel Astra. (75 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Opel Astra.
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, 2003 Opel Astra, 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 152 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Opel Astra. (171 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercury Montclair | 2003 Opel Astra | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montclair | Astra |
Year Released | 1955 | 2003 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 171 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 86 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2670 mm |