2006 Chevrolet SSR vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet SSR is newer by 52 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 5,965 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Chevrolet SSR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (401 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 243 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Chevrolet SSR 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, 2006 Chevrolet SSR (542 Nm) has 219 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2006 Chevrolet SSR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet SSR | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | SSR | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5965 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 401 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 542 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91.4 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2980 mm |