1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 29 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 49 more horse power than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (276 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 54 kg more than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 249 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer. (353 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1996 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
