1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Opel Astra
To start off, 2011 Opel Astra 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 128 more horse power than 2011 Opel Astra. (197 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Opel Astra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 18 kg more than 2011 Opel Astra. 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 Opel Astra, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 340 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Opel Astra. (262 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Opel Astra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Opel Astra | |
| Make | Mercury | Opel |
| Model | Montclair | Astra |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 262 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1386 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2620 mm |
