1949 Buick 40 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Buick 40 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 177 more horse power than 1949 Buick 40. (148 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1949 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Buick 40 weights approximately 461 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:
1949 Buick 40 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | 40 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1949 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5249 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1865 kg | 1404 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |