1997 Buick Century vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1997 Buick Century is newer by 43 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, 1997 Buick Century (165 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Buick Century 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, 1997 Buick Century, 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 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Buick Century. (251 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Buick Century.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Buick Century | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Century | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3135 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 165 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4950 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2780 mm | 2980 mm |
