1963 Jeep CJ5 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1963 Jeep CJ5 is newer by 9 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 99 more horse power than 1963 Jeep CJ5. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1963 Jeep CJ5.
Because 1963 Jeep CJ5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Jeep CJ5 will offer significantly more control. 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 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Jeep CJ5. (145 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Jeep CJ5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Jeep CJ5 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | CJ5 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2199 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3520 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2060 mm | 2980 mm |
