2009 GMC Yukon vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 5,328 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 GMC Yukon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 GMC Yukon (310 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 GMC Yukon 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 GMC Yukon (455 Nm) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2009 GMC Yukon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 GMC Yukon | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Yukon | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5328 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 310 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 455 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 9 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5140 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1960 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2980 mm |
