1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Volvo S80
To start off, 1998 Volvo S80 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 1998 Volvo S80. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Volvo S80. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Volvo S80 weights approximately 249 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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 Volvo S80, 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 322 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volvo S80. (280 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volvo S80.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Volvo S80 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montclair | S80 |
Year Released | 1967 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2922 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1653 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |