1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Peugeot 206
To start off, 2006 Peugeot 206 is newer by 39 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 253 more horse power than 2006 Peugeot 206. (87 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 406 kg more than 2006 Peugeot 206. 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, 2006 Peugeot 206, 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 493 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Peugeot 206. (133 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montclair | 206 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 1360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 954 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2450 mm |
