2004 Chrysler Crossfire vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire is newer by 50 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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (330 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire 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, 2004 Chrysler Crossfire (420 Nm) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Chrysler Crossfire will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.

Compare all specifications:

2004 Chrysler Crossfire 1954 Mercury Montclair
Make Chrysler Mercury
Model Crossfire Montclair
Year Released 2004 1954
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 3199 cc 4192 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 8 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 3 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 330 HP 158 HP
Engine RPM 6400 RPM 4400 RPM
Torque 420 Nm 323 Nm
Engine Bore Size 89.9 mm 92.1 mm
Engine Stroke Size 84 mm 78.8 mm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 2 seats 5 seats
Vehicle Length 4070 mm 5250 mm
Vehicle Width 1770 mm 1950 mm
Vehicle Height 1320 mm 1490 mm
Wheelbase Size 2410 mm 2980 mm


 

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