1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 MG TF
To start off, 2007 MG TF is newer by 40 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 211 more horse power than 2007 MG TF. (114 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 MG TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 234 kg more than 2007 MG TF. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 MG TF. (145 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 MG TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2007 MG TF | |
| Make | Mercury | MG |
| Model | Montclair | TF |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1588 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 145 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2380 mm |
