1997 Dodge Viper vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1997 Dodge Viper 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 7,986 cc (10 cylinders), 1997 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Dodge Viper (415 HP) has 257 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Viper should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 1997 Dodge Viper (664 Nm) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1997 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Viper | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Viper | Montclair |
Year Released | 1997 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7986 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 415 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 664 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 98.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |