1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2009 Subaru Forester 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 42 more horse power than 2009 Subaru Forester. (225 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Subaru Forester weights approximately 75 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2009 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, 2009 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Subaru Forester. (306 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | Mercury | Subaru |
| Model | Montclair | Forester |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1435 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
