2007 Kia Rondo vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 Kia Rondo 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 Kia Rondo (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Kia Rondo should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Kia Rondo. (222 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Kia Rondo.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Kia Rondo | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Rondo | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 162 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2980 mm |
