1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Citroen C3
To start off, 2010 Citroen C3 is newer by 43 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 159 more horse power than 2010 Citroen C3. (108 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2010 Citroen C3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 302 kg more than 2010 Citroen C3. 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, 2010 Citroen C3, 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 398 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Citroen C3. (148 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Citroen C3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Citroen C3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Citroen |
| Model | Montclair | C3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1587 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |
