1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1963 Mini Countryman
To start off, 1967 Mercury Montclair is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Mini Countryman. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Mini Countryman would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 291 more horse power than 1963 Mini Countryman. (34 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1963 Mini Countryman. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 744 kg more than 1963 Mini Countryman. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1963 Mini Countryman, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 542 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Mini Countryman. (60 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Mini Countryman.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1963 Mini Countryman | |
| Make | Mercury | Mini |
| Model | Montclair | Countryman |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 60 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 660 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1420 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2140 mm |
