1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2001 Subaru HM-01
To start off, 2001 Subaru HM-01 is newer by 34 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 222 more horse power than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (45 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 Subaru HM-01. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru HM-01 weights approximately 185 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, 2001 Subaru HM-01, 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 489 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Subaru HM-01. (57 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Subaru HM-01.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2001 Subaru HM-01 | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montclair | HM-01 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 658 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 45 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 57 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2320 mm |
