2005 Acura NSX vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Acura NSX is newer by 50 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Acura NSX (252 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Acura NSX 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Acura NSX. (285 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Acura NSX.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Acura NSX | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Acura | Mercury |
Model | NSX | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 2966 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 252 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2980 mm |