1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 30 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (310 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 99 kg more than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 171 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche. (455 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Chevrolet Avalanche | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montclair | Avalanche |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 310 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 455 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1261 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3310 mm |
