1973 Honda 145 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1973 Honda 145 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 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 82 more horse power than 1973 Honda 145. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1973 Honda 145.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1973 Honda 145, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Honda 145. (123 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Honda 145.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Honda 145 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | 145 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1432 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1500 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2980 mm |