2009 Mercedes-Benz E vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 109 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercedes-Benz E should accelerate faster than 1955 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 Mercedes-Benz E (350 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 27 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz E | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | E | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3498 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.9 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 2980 mm |
