1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair 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 @ 4400 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 818 kg more than 1978 Toyota Celica. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Celica |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2640 mm |
