1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Opel Meriva
To start off, 2008 Opel Meriva is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Opel Meriva, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 460 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Opel Meriva. (166 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Opel Meriva.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Opel Meriva | |
Make | Mercury | Opel |
Model | Montclair | Meriva |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6989 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 626 Nm | 166 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |