1959 Cadillac 62 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Cadillac 62. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Cadillac 62 would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 325 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Cadillac 62 weights approximately 814 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Cadillac 62. (583 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Cadillac 62.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Cadillac 62 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | 62 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6381 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 583 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2218 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |