2005 Acura MDX vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Acura MDX is newer by 51 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, 2005 Acura MDX (238 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura MDX should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2005 Acura MDX 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, 2005 Acura MDX 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, 2005 Acura MDX (332 Nm) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Acura MDX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Acura MDX | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | MDX | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3464 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
