1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Fiat Bravo
To start off, 2011 Fiat Bravo 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Fiat Bravo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 4 kg more than 2011 Fiat Bravo. 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, 2011 Fiat Bravo, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Fiat Bravo. (206 Nm @ 2250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Fiat Bravo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Fiat Bravo | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Montclair | Bravo |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 1368 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1356 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
