2009 Ford E-250 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 55 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford E-250 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | E-250 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 225 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 388 Nm | 323 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 6030 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 2980 mm |