1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1981 Vauxhall Carlton
To start off, 1981 Vauxhall Carlton 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 868 kg more than 1981 Vauxhall Carlton.
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 | 1981 Vauxhall Carlton | |
| Make | Mercury | Vauxhall |
| Model | Montclair | Carlton |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1979 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1130 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2680 mm |
