1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2000 SsangYong Musso

To start off, 2000 SsangYong Musso is newer by 33 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 108 more horse power than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (217 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 SsangYong Musso. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 SsangYong Musso weights approximately 502 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.

Because 2000 SsangYong Musso 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, 2000 SsangYong Musso 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 284 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 SsangYong Musso. (318 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 SsangYong Musso.

Compare all specifications:

1967 Mercury Montclair 2000 SsangYong Musso
Make Mercury SsangYong
Model Montclair Musso
Year Released 1967 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6722 cc 3199 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 325 HP 217 HP
Engine RPM 4600 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 602 Nm 318 Nm
Torque RPM 2800 RPM 4700 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline - Premium
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1404 kg 1906 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4660 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1740 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2640 mm


 

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