1967 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, both 1967 Cadillac DeVille and 1967 Mercury Montclair were released in the same year (1967). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,952 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Cadillac DeVille (288 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Cadillac DeVille should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 640 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | DeVille | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6952 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 288 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2000 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1370 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
