1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer
To start off, 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer is newer by 15 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 214 more horse power than 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer. (53 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1128 kg more than 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer. 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer. (90 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1983 Mitsubishi Lancer | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | Lancer |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1244 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2390 mm |
