2009 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 158 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar.
Because 2009 Land Rover Freelander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Freelander 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, 2009 Land Rover Freelander (401 Nm) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Freelander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Land Rover Freelander | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2179 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 2980 mm |