1963 Holden EJ vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Holden EJ. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Holden EJ would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 203 more horse power than 1963 Holden EJ. (64 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1963 Holden EJ. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 226 kg more than 1963 Holden EJ. 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Holden EJ. (163 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Holden EJ.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Holden EJ | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | EJ | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2262 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 64 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 163 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1134 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
