1984 Audi 4000 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Audi 4000 is newer by 30 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 58 more horse power than 1984 Audi 4000. (100 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Audi 4000.
Because 1984 Audi 4000 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Audi 4000 will offer significantly more control. 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Audi 4000. (137 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Audi 4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Audi 4000 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | 4000 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2144 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |
