2000 Dodge Viper vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Dodge Viper is newer by 46 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 8,521 cc (10 cylinders), 2000 Dodge Viper is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Dodge Viper (777 HP) has 619 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 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, 2000 Dodge Viper (953 Nm) has 630 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2000 Dodge Viper will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Dodge Viper | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Viper | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 8521 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 777 HP | 158 HP |
| Torque | 953 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |
