2008 Chevrolet Lumina vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is newer by 53 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 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 2008 Chevrolet Lumina is equipped with a bigger engine.
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, 2008 Chevrolet Lumina (530 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Chevrolet Lumina will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Chevrolet Lumina | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | Lumina | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5967 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 530 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 2980 mm |