1972 Mazda 616 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1972 Mazda 616 is newer by 18 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 79 more horse power than 1972 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda 616.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda 616. (124 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda 616 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 616 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1586 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 79 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 124 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 78.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4160 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2980 mm |
