1943 Ford Taunus vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 25 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1943 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1943 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1943 Ford Taunus. (34 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1943 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1168 kg more than 1943 Ford Taunus. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1943 Ford Taunus | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Taunus | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1943 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1172 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 830 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1610 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 3130 mm |
