2004 Land Rover Discovery vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,556 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (217 HP) has 58 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2004 Land Rover Discovery (407 Nm) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Land Rover Discovery | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Discovery | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4556 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 217 HP | 159 HP |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 94.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2550 mm | 2980 mm |
