1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Saab 03-Sep
To start off, 2007 Saab 03-Sep is newer by 52 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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (271 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Saab 03-Sep should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep, 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, 2007 Saab 03-Sep (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Saab 03-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Saab 03-Sep | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Montclair | 03-Sep |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 2790 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2680 mm |
