1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Porsche 911
To start off, 2009 Porsche 911 is newer by 42 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, 2009 Porsche 911 (351 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Porsche 911 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Porsche 911 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, 2009 Porsche 911 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Porsche 911. (400 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montclair | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3824 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 351 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1425 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1860 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2360 mm |