1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Jetta 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 6,393 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 36 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
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 Volkswagen Jetta, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta. (200 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Jetta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1324 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |
