1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton
To start off, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton weights approximately 996 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton will offer significantly more control. 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 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton. (430 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Volkswagen Phaeton | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | Phaeton |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4170 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |
