1971 Ford Falcon vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1971 Ford Falcon 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 29 more horse power than 1971 Ford Falcon. (129 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1971 Ford Falcon.
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 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Ford Falcon. (259 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Ford Falcon.
Compare all specifications:
1971 Ford Falcon | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Falcon | Montclair |
Year Released | 1971 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3273 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 259 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2980 mm |