1963 Maserati 151 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Maserati 151. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Maserati 151 would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Maserati 151 (425 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 158 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 Maserati 151 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1138 kg more than 1963 Maserati 151.
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:
1963 Maserati 151 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Maserati | Mercury |
Model | 151 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1963 | 1968 |
Engine Size | 4941 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 425 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 860 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2310 mm | 3130 mm |