2006 Honda Element vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Honda Element 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1954 Mercury Montclair (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2006 Honda Element. (156 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1954 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Honda Element.
Because 2006 Honda Element is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Honda Element 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Honda Element. (217 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Honda Element | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 156 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 217 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2980 mm |
