1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2006 Volvo XC70 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 118 more horse power than 2006 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Volvo XC70 weights approximately 331 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 Volvo XC70 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 Volvo XC70 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Volvo XC70 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montclair | XC70 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |
