1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1968 MG MGC
To start off, 1968 MG MGC is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair 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 177 more horse power than 1968 MG MGC. (148 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1968 MG MGC.
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 428 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 MG MGC. (174 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 MG MGC.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1968 MG MGC | |
Make | Mercury | MG |
Model | Montclair | MGC |
Year Released | 1967 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2911 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 148 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 174 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2560 mm |