1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Toyota Tazz
To start off, 2008 Toyota Tazz 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.
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, 2008 Toyota Tazz, 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Tazz. (103 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Tazz.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Toyota Tazz | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Tazz |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 77.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2440 mm |
