1957 Lotus Seven vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1957 Lotus Seven is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1957 Lotus Seven. (126 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 170 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Lotus Seven. (153 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Lotus Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1957 Lotus Seven | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Montclair |
Year Released | 1957 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 126 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 153 Nm | 323 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3370 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 950 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2190 mm | 2980 mm |