1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Audi S3
To start off, 2011 Audi S3 is newer by 44 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 73 more horse power than 2011 Audi S3. (252 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Audi S3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Audi S3 weights approximately 51 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2011 Audi S3 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, 2011 Audi S3 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Audi S3. (331 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Audi S3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Audi S3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montclair | S3 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 252 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 331 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2580 mm |
