1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Fiat Siena
To start off, 1998 Fiat Siena is newer by 31 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Siena. (51 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Siena. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 60 kg more than 1998 Fiat Siena. 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, 1998 Fiat Siena, 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 (546 Nm) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Siena. (200 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Siena.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Fiat Siena | |
Make | Mercury | Fiat |
Model | Montclair | Siena |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1910 cc |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 200 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1300 kg |