1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Subaru Impreza
To start off, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 101 more horse power than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (224 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Because 2007 Subaru Impreza 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, 2007 Subaru Impreza 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Subaru Impreza. (306 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Subaru Impreza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Subaru Impreza | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montclair | Impreza |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |
