1968 Ford Fairlane vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Ford Fairlane is newer by 14 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 77 more horse power than 1968 Ford Fairlane. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford Fairlane.
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:
1968 Ford Fairlane | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fairlane | Montclair |
Year Released | 1968 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2782 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2980 mm |