1973 Ford Fairlane vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1973 Ford Fairlane is newer by 19 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 5,766 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Ford Fairlane is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ford Fairlane (212 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ford Fairlane should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1973 Ford Fairlane (427 Nm) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1973 Ford Fairlane will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Ford Fairlane | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fairlane | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5766 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 212 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 427 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5060 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2980 mm |
