1990 Chevrolet Blazer vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (91 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer.
Because 1990 Chevrolet Blazer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Chevrolet Blazer 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer. (182 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Chevrolet Blazer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Chevrolet Blazer | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Blazer | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2471 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 91 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 182 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2980 mm |
