1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1966 Triumph Vitesse
To start off, 1968 Mercury Montclair is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Triumph Vitesse. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Triumph Vitesse 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 178 more horse power than 1966 Triumph Vitesse. (89 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph Vitesse.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1966 Triumph Vitesse | |
| Make | Mercury | Triumph |
| Model | Montclair | Vitesse |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
