2005 Kia Sorento vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Kia Sorento 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 Kia Sorento (192 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2005 Kia Sorento is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1955 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Kia Sorento 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Kia Sorento. (294 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Kia Sorento.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Kia Sorento | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Sorento | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3491 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 192 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 294 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4570 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 2980 mm |
