1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Honda Accord
To start off, 2013 Honda Accord is newer by 46 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 143 more horse power than 2013 Honda Accord. (182 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Accord weights approximately 92 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, 2013 Honda Accord, 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 355 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Honda Accord. (247 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1967 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Honda Accord | |
Make | Mercury | Honda |
Model | Montclair | Accord |
Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6722 cc | 2356 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 325 HP | 182 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 602 Nm | 247 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1404 kg | 1496 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4862 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1849 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1465 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2775 mm |