1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2003 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 36 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 102 more horse power than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (238 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 590 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder. (360 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Nissan Pathfinder.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2003 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montclair | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 3498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
