2000 Hyundai Santa Fe vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe 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 43 more horse power than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (115 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Because 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe will offer significantly more control. 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 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe. (260 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Hyundai Santa Fe | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Hyundai | Mercury |
| Model | Santa Fe | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1975 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 115 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 2980 mm |
