1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2004 Peugeot 406
To start off, 2004 Peugeot 406 is newer by 37 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 63 more horse power than 2004 Peugeot 406. (204 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Peugeot 406. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Peugeot 406 weights approximately 200 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, 2004 Peugeot 406, 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Peugeot 406. (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Peugeot 406.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2004 Peugeot 406 | |
Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
Model | Montclair | 406 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2946 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 204 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |