1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1983 Mercury Cougar
To start off, 1983 Mercury Cougar is newer by 16 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 76 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1983 Mercury Cougar | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montclair | Cougar |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2650 mm |
