1958 Maserati 250 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1958 Maserati 250 is newer by 4 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, 1958 Maserati 250 (268 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 Maserati 250 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Maserati 250 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 250 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
