1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 30 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 214 more horse power than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 369 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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, 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 465 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer. (137 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1997 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
