1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Scion tC
To start off, 2010 Scion tC 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 106 more horse power than 2010 Scion tC. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2010 Scion tC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 42 kg more than 2010 Scion tC. 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 Scion tC, 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 327 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Scion tC. (219 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2010 Scion tC | |
| Make | Mercury | Scion |
| Model | Montclair | tC |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2010 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1318 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
