1955 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Honda CR-Z
To start off, 2011 Honda CR-Z is newer by 56 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 37 more horse power than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (122 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
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, 2011 Honda CR-Z, 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 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda CR-Z. (173 Nm @ 1000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda CR-Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Honda CR-Z | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montclair | CR-Z |
| Year Released | 1955 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4196 cc | 1500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 159 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4079 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2436 mm |
