1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Fiat Multipla
To start off, 2012 Fiat Multipla 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 222 more horse power than 2012 Fiat Multipla. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Fiat Multipla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Fiat Multipla weights approximately 10 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 Fiat Multipla, 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Fiat Multipla. (206 Nm @ 1450 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Fiat Multipla.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Fiat Multipla | |
| Make | Mercury | Fiat |
| Model | Montclair | Multipla |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 1450 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2670 mm |
