1975 Dodge Aspen vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1975 Dodge Aspen is newer by 21 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Dodge Aspen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Dodge Aspen (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1975 Dodge Aspen 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, 1975 Dodge Aspen (380 Nm) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1975 Dodge Aspen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 Dodge Aspen | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Aspen | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 380 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2980 mm |
