1984 Ford Fiesta vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Ford Fiesta 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 91 more horse power than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (68 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
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 Ford Fiesta, 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ford Fiesta. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
1984 Ford Fiesta | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Fiesta | Montclair |
Year Released | 1984 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1296 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 68 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 103 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 3650 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2980 mm |