1962 AC Greyhound vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1962 AC Greyhound is newer by 8 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 35 more horse power than 1962 AC Greyhound. (123 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Greyhound. (179 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Greyhound.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Greyhound | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Greyhound | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 179 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |
