1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Opel Frontera
To start off, 1999 Opel Frontera is newer by 32 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1999 Opel Frontera. (114 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Opel Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Opel Frontera weights approximately 460 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1999 Opel Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Opel Frontera will offer significantly more control. 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 366 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Opel Frontera. (260 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Opel Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Opel Frontera | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montclair | Frontera |
Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6989 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4280 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |