1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Porsche 996
To start off, 1999 Porsche 996 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1999 Porsche 996. (296 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Porsche 996. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 29 kg more than 1999 Porsche 996. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Porsche 996 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 Porsche 996 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 245 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Porsche 996. (357 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Porsche 996.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Porsche 996 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montclair | 996 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3387 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 357 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1375 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |
