1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1982 Nissan Prairie
To start off, 1982 Nissan Prairie is newer by 14 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 178 more horse power than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1982 Nissan Prairie. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 938 kg more than 1982 Nissan Prairie. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1982 Nissan Prairie, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 396 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Nissan Prairie. (150 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Nissan Prairie.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1982 Nissan Prairie | |
Make | Mercury | Nissan |
Model | Montclair | Prairie |
Year Released | 1968 | 1982 |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1809 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 89 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1060 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |