1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Tata Indica
To start off, 2009 Tata Indica 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 193 more horse power than 2009 Tata Indica. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Tata Indica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 355 kg more than 2009 Tata Indica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Tata Indica, 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 436 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Tata Indica. (110 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Tata Indica.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Tata Indica | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Montclair | Indica |
Year Released | 1967 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 110 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1005 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |