1990 Audi V8 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Audi V8 is newer by 36 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, 1990 Audi V8 (247 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Audi V8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1990 Audi V8 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, 1990 Audi V8 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, 1990 Audi V8 (340 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1990 Audi V8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Audi V8 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | V8 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
