2006 Cadillac SRX vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Cadillac SRX is newer by 51 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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (256 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Cadillac SRX should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 Cadillac SRX 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, 2006 Cadillac SRX 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, 2006 Cadillac SRX (342 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Cadillac SRX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Cadillac SRX | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | SRX | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3562 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 342 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 94 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2960 mm | 2980 mm |
