1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Porsche Panamera
To start off, 2012 Porsche Panamera 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, 2012 Porsche Panamera (400 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Porsche Panamera should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Porsche Panamera weights approximately 456 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Porsche Panamera 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 Porsche Panamera 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Porsche Panamera. (500 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Porsche Panamera.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Porsche Panamera | |
Make | Mercury | Porsche |
Model | Montclair | Panamera |
Year Released | 1967 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 4806 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 500 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1860 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4968 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1931 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1408 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2920 mm |