1971 Fiat 124 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1971 Fiat 124 is newer by 17 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 1971 Fiat 124. (59 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 124.
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 234 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 124. (89 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat 124 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | 124 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1197 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 89 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2980 mm |
