1987 Lincoln Mark 7 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is newer by 33 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 4,940 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7. (152 HP @ 3200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1987 Lincoln Mark 7.
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, 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 (359 Nm) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 Lincoln Mark 7 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Mark 7 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4940 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 152 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 359 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5160 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2980 mm |
