1988 Lancia Hit vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1988 Lancia Hit is newer by 34 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, 1988 Lancia Hit (185 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1988 Lancia Hit is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1988 Lancia Hit will offer significantly more control. 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Lancia Hit. (304 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Lancia Hit.
Compare all specifications:
| 1988 Lancia Hit | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Lancia | Mercury |
| Model | Hit | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1988 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1995 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 304 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3980 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2980 mm |
