2000 Ford Puma vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Ford Puma 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2000 Ford Puma. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Puma.
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, 2000 Ford Puma, 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ford Puma. (170 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ford Puma.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Puma | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Puma | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1679 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 170 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.5 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3990 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2980 mm |
