1961 DKW Junior vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 DKW Junior. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 DKW Junior 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 1961 DKW Junior. (34 HP @ 4300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1961 DKW Junior. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1288 kg more than 1961 DKW Junior. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1961 DKW Junior, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 DKW Junior. (71 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 DKW Junior.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 DKW Junior | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | DKW | Mercury |
| Model | Junior | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 794 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 34 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 71 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 710 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2180 mm | 3130 mm |
