1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 53 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 1 more horse power than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero. (158 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero.
Because 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero 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, 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero (373 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 98.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 17.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2550 mm |
