1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Mazda 5
To start off, 2011 Mazda 5 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 Mazda 5. (148 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Mazda 5 weights approximately 125 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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 Mazda 5, 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 435 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 5. (191 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Mazda 5 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Montclair | 5 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 1998 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 | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 191 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4585 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1615 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2751 mm |
