1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Toyota Previa
To start off, 2002 Toyota Previa is newer by 35 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 165 more horse power than 2002 Toyota Previa. (160 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2002 Toyota Previa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Toyota Previa weights approximately 121 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, 2002 Toyota Previa, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Toyota Previa. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Toyota Previa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Toyota Previa | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Previa |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2900 mm |
