2005 Ford F-150 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Ford F-150 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 5,408 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Ford F-150 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ford F-150 (300 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 142 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ford F-150 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, 2005 Ford F-150 (495 Nm) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2005 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford F-150 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-150 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 495 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90.1 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5540 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1890 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3370 mm | 2980 mm |