1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1978 Volkswagen Iltis
To start off, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis 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) has 193 more horse power than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. (74 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 698 kg more than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1978 Volkswagen Iltis 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, 1978 Volkswagen Iltis 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 410 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis. (136 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Volkswagen Iltis.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1978 Volkswagen Iltis | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montclair | Iltis |
Year Released | 1968 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1714 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 86.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1300 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2110 mm |