2006 Dodge Magnum vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum (200 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 41 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Dodge Magnum should accelerate faster than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 Dodge Magnum 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 Dodge Magnum 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Dodge Magnum. (258 Nm @ 4850 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Dodge Magnum.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Dodge Magnum | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Magnum | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2701 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 200 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 258 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4850 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3050 mm | 2980 mm |
