1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1954 Talbot Baby
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Talbot Baby. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Talbot Baby would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 217 more horse power than 1954 Talbot Baby. (108 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1954 Talbot Baby. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Talbot Baby weights approximately 246 kg more than 1967 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:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1954 Talbot Baby | |
| Make | Mercury | Talbot |
| Model | Montclair | Baby |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1954 |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2693 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3130 mm |
