1984 Buick Skylark vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Buick Skylark is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1984 Buick Skylark. (123 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Because 1955 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 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1984 Buick Skylark, 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Buick Skylark. (203 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Buick Skylark.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Buick Skylark | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Skylark | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2980 mm |
