1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 2008 Subaru Forester. (173 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Subaru Forester weights approximately 106 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2008 Subaru Forester 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, 2008 Subaru Forester 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 377 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montclair | Forester |
Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
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 | 173 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 225 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |