2005 Mazda 6 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Mazda 6 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 Mazda 6 (220 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mazda 6 should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
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 Mazda 6, 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) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda 6. (260 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda 6 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 6 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | 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 | 220 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 260 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2980 mm |