1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Renault Scenic
To start off, 2006 Renault Scenic 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 207 more horse power than 2006 Renault Scenic. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Renault Scenic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Renault Scenic weights approximately 101 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, 2006 Renault Scenic, 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 302 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Renault Scenic. (300 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Renault Scenic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Renault Scenic | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montclair | Scenic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1870 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1505 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2690 mm |
