1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 93 more horse power than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (247 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 355 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2007 Volkswagen Passat 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 Volkswagen Passat 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volkswagen Passat. (330 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | Passat |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 330 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
