2008 Honda HR-V vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine.
Because 2008 Honda HR-V 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, 2008 Honda HR-V 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 188 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda HR-V. (135 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda HR-V.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda HR-V | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Honda | Mercury |
Model | HR-V | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 159 HP |
Torque | 135 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.4:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1950 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |