1966 Chrysler New Yorker vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Chrysler New Yorker would be higher. At 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Chrysler New Yorker is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 140 more horse power than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (185 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Chrysler New Yorker weights approximately 759 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker. (420 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Chrysler New Yorker.
Compare all specifications:
1966 Chrysler New Yorker | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | New Yorker | Montclair |
Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7206 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 420 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2163 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5870 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3130 mm |