2009 Fiat Panda vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Fiat Panda is newer by 54 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. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Fiat Panda. (59 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Because 2009 Fiat Panda 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, 2009 Fiat Panda 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 221 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Fiat Panda. (102 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Fiat Panda.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Fiat Panda | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Fiat | Mercury |
| Model | Panda | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1242 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 102 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.9 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 3540 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1640 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 2980 mm |
