1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Subaru Outback
To start off, 2006 Subaru Outback is newer by 51 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, 2006 Subaru Outback (250 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 91 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Subaru Outback should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 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, 2006 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Outback. (297 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Outback.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Subaru Outback | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montclair | Outback |
Year Released | 1955 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 297 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2680 mm |