1982 Lancia 037 Rallye vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye is newer by 28 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, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye (205 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye 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 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye. (226 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia 037 Rallye.
Compare all specifications:
1982 Lancia 037 Rallye | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | 037 Rallye | Montclair |
Year Released | 1982 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 226 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3920 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 2980 mm |