1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Audi S4
To start off, 2012 Audi S4 is newer by 45 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Audi S4 (333 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 Audi S4 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, 2012 Audi S4 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 106 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Audi S4. (440 Nm @ 2900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Audi S4 | |
| Make | Mercury | Audi |
| Model | Montclair | S4 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 333 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 440 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4704 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1427 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2809 mm |
