1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2005 Peugeot 307

To start off, 2005 Peugeot 307 is newer by 38 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 232 more horse power than 2005 Peugeot 307. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Peugeot 307. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 167 kg more than 2005 Peugeot 307. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

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, 2005 Peugeot 307, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 479 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Peugeot 307. (147 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Peugeot 307.

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