1959 Fiat 1500 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1959 Fiat 1500 is newer by 5 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 79 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (79 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500.
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 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (109 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Fiat 1500 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | 1500 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1481 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 109 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4040 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2350 mm | 2980 mm |