1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Renault Megane
To start off, 2009 Renault Megane 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 156 more horse power than 2009 Renault Megane. (111 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Renault Megane.
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, 2009 Renault Megane, 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 394 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Renault Megane. (152 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Renault Megane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Renault Megane | |
| Make | Mercury | Renault |
| Model | Montclair | Megane |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2690 mm |
