1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 1999 Saab 05-Sep 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 143 more horse power than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Saab 05-Sep weights approximately 270 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, 1999 Saab 05-Sep, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 317 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (309 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Mercury | Saab |
| Model | Montclair | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 1967 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 309 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
