1972 Mazda Cosmo vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1972 Mazda Cosmo 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 65 more horse power than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (93 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 190 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mazda Cosmo. (133 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mazda Cosmo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mazda Cosmo | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Cosmo | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1964 cc | 4192 cc |
| Horse Power | 93 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 133 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 2980 mm |
