2000 Ford Mustang vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Ford Mustang 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 5,409 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Ford Mustang (385 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 227 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Ford Mustang 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 Ford Mustang (522 Nm) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2000 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Ford Mustang | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montclair |
Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5409 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 385 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.2 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 105.8 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2980 mm |