1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (530 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 205 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 256 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.
Because 2011 Porsche 911 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (699 Nm @ 2100 RPM) has 97 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montclair | 911 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 3800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 530 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 699 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2100 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1660 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4478 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |