1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2008 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2008 Volkswagen Passat 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 45 more horse power than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (280 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 173 kg more than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 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, 2008 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volkswagen Passat. (359 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volkswagen Passat.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2008 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | Passat |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2008 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 280 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1231 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
