2009 Ford Focus vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Ford Focus 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 15 more horse power than 2009 Ford Focus. (144 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Focus.
Because 1955 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1955 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 138 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Focus. (185 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Focus.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Ford Focus | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Focus | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 144 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 185 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.1 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 2980 mm |