2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (305 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | Viano | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 305 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5000 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2980 mm |