2004 Mercedes-Benz SL vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 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 Mercedes-Benz SL (350 Nm) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SL | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3722 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4540 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2980 mm |
