1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Kia Sedona
To start off, 2010 Kia Sedona is newer by 55 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (244 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Kia Sedona 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, 2010 Kia Sedona, 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, 2010 Kia Sedona (343 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Kia Sedona will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1955 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Kia Sedona | |
Make | Mercury | Kia |
Model | Montclair | Sedona |
Year Released | 1955 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4196 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 159 HP | 244 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5131 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1984 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1760 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3020 mm |