1990 Lotus Elan vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Lotus Elan 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 Lotus Elan (163 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Elan should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1990 Lotus Elan, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Lotus Elan. (204 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Lotus Elan.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Lotus Elan | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Elan | Montclair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1588 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 163 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 204 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1240 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2260 mm | 2980 mm |