1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 (185 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280. (238 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280.
Compare all specifications:
| 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | 280 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2746 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 238 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4970 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 2980 mm |
