1947 Jeep Station Wagon vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Jeep Station Wagon 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 208 more horse power than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (59 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 638 kg more than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 401 more torque (in Nm) than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon. (145 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1947 Jeep Station Wagon.
Compare all specifications:
1947 Jeep Station Wagon | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Jeep | Mercury |
Model | Station Wagon | Montclair |
Year Released | 1947 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2199 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 59 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 145 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |