1946 Daimler DE 27 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 27. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 27 would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 27. (110 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 27. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 27 weights approximately 1136 kg more than 1967 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1946 Daimler DE 27 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Daimler | Mercury |
| Model | DE 27 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1946 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 110 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2540 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5490 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3520 mm | 3130 mm |
