2007 GMC Acadia vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 GMC Acadia is newer by 53 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (275 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1954 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1954 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 GMC Acadia, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 GMC Acadia (340 Nm) has 17 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2007 GMC Acadia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 GMC Acadia | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Acadia | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3564 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2980 mm |
