1962 Lotus Elite vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1962 Lotus Elite 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) has 75 more horse power than 1962 Lotus Elite. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1962 Lotus Elite.
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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Lotus Elite. (102 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Lotus Elite.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Lotus Elite | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elite | Montclair |
Year Released | 1962 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1215 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 102 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 66.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3710 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1510 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1190 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 2980 mm |