1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Dacia Logan
To start off, 2010 Dacia Logan 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 238 more horse power than 2010 Dacia Logan. (87 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2010 Dacia Logan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 349 kg more than 2010 Dacia Logan. 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 Dacia Logan, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dacia Logan. (127 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dacia Logan.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Dacia Logan | |
Make | Mercury | Dacia |
Model | Montclair | Logan |
Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1055 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |