1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1984 Renault 25
To start off, 1984 Renault 25 is newer by 17 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 251 more horse power than 1984 Renault 25. (89 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Renault 25. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 124 kg more than 1984 Renault 25. 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, 1984 Renault 25, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 449 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Renault 25. (177 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Renault 25.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1984 Renault 25 | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montclair | 25 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6989 cc | 2068 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 177 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |