1964 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Cadillac DeVille. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Cadillac DeVille would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 144 kg more than 1968 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:
1964 Cadillac DeVille | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Montclair |
Year Released | 1964 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6390 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2142 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2050 mm | 1990 mm |