1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1992 Porsche 911
To start off, 1992 Porsche 911 is newer by 25 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 97 more horse power than 1992 Porsche 911. (228 HP @ 5900 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1992 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 229 kg more than 1992 Porsche 911. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Porsche 911. (286 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1992 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montclair | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3163 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 286 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1260 mm |
