2005 Kia Carnival vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Kia Carnival 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2005 Kia Carnival. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Because 1955 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 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Carnival, 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Carnival. (224 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Carnival.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Carnival | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Carnival | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2497 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 224 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4930 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1740 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2910 mm | 2980 mm |
