1986 Lincoln Continental vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1986 Lincoln Continental is newer by 32 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1986 Lincoln Continental. (148 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1986 Lincoln Continental.
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, 1986 Lincoln Continental (366 Nm) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1986 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 Lincoln Continental | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Continental | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5120 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2980 mm |
