1967 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Porsche 911
To start off, 2013 Porsche 911 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Porsche 911 (493 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Porsche 911 weights approximately 285 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 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 Porsche 911, 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, 2013 Porsche 911 (649 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2013 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1967 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | Mercury | Porsche |
| Model | Montclair | 911 |
| Year Released | 1967 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6989 cc | 3800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 626 Nm | 649 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1645 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2350 mm |
