1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Opel Vectra

To start off, 1998 Opel Vectra 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 193 more horse power than 1998 Opel Vectra. (74 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Opel Vectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 175 kg more than 1998 Opel Vectra. 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 Opel Vectra, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 418 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Opel Vectra. (128 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Opel Vectra.

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