1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Chevrolet Sonic
To start off, 2012 Chevrolet Sonic 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (138 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
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 Chevrolet Sonic, 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 433 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Chevrolet Sonic | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montclair | Sonic |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6722 cc | 1800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 325 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 602 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4039 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1735 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1516 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2525 mm |
