1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1981 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1981 Nissan Patrol is newer by 13 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 173 more horse power than 1981 Nissan Patrol. (94 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1981 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 77 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1981 Nissan Patrol 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, 1981 Nissan Patrol 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 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Nissan Patrol. (215 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Nissan Patrol.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1981 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montclair | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2980 mm |
