1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2011 Cadillac Escalade 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1259 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Cadillac Escalade. (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Cadillac Escalade.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Cadillac Escalade | |
Make | Mercury | Cadillac |
Model | Montclair | Escalade |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6989 cc | 6200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 403 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 565 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 2619 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5639 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2009 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1892 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3302 mm |