1968 AMC AMX vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 AMC AMX is newer by 1 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 10 more horse power than 1968 AMC AMX. (315 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1968 AMC AMX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 27 kg more than 1968 AMC AMX. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 AMC AMX. (576 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 AMC AMX.
Compare all specifications:
1968 AMC AMX | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | AMC | Mercury |
Model | AMX | Montclair |
Year Released | 1968 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6386 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 315 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 576 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1377 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4510 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |