2005 Fiat Stilo vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Fiat Stilo 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Fiat Stilo, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Fiat Stilo. (261 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Fiat Stilo.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Fiat Stilo | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Fiat | Mercury |
Model | Stilo | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1901 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 113 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 261 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |