2004 Maserati Coupe vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Maserati Coupe 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 4,245 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Maserati Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati Coupe (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati Coupe should accelerate faster than 1955 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 Maserati Coupe (451 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Maserati Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Maserati Coupe | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | Coupe | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4245 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 390 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 451 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |