1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Renault Megane
To start off, 1999 Renault Megane 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1999 Renault Megane. (96 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Renault Megane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 235 kg more than 1999 Renault Megane. 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, 1999 Renault Megane, 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 346 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Renault Megane. (200 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montclair | Megane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2590 mm |
