1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Brilliance BS6
To start off, 2012 Brilliance BS6 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (120 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Brilliance BS6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Brilliance BS6 weights approximately 85 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, 2012 Brilliance BS6, 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Brilliance BS6. (170 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Brilliance BS6.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Brilliance BS6 | |
Make | Mercury | Brilliance |
Model | Montclair | BS6 |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6989 cc | 1997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 340 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 626 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2800 mm |