1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP) has 214 more horse power than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. (53 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 885 kg more than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 417 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep. (129 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1941 Willys-Overland Jeep | |
Make | Mercury | Willys-Overland |
Model | Montclair | Jeep |
Year Released | 1968 | 1941 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 129 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1113 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2040 mm |