1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1990 Renault Laguna
To start off, 1990 Renault Laguna is newer by 23 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 238 more horse power than 1990 Renault Laguna. (87 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Renault Laguna. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 399 kg more than 1990 Renault Laguna. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Renault Laguna. (181 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Renault Laguna.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1990 Renault Laguna | |
Make | Mercury | Renault |
Model | Montclair | Laguna |
Year Released | 1967 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1995 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 181 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1005 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2550 mm |