1985 Maserati 228 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1985 Maserati 228 is newer by 31 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, 1985 Maserati 228 (252 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Maserati 228 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, 1985 Maserati 228 (365 Nm) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1985 Maserati 228 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Maserati 228 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Maserati | Mercury |
| Model | 228 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2790 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 252 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4470 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2980 mm |
