1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1983 Plymouth Turismo
To start off, 1983 Plymouth Turismo 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 171 more horse power than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. (96 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 928 kg more than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. 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, 1983 Plymouth Turismo, 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 Plymouth Turismo. (161 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 Plymouth Turismo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1983 Plymouth Turismo | |
| Make | Mercury | Plymouth |
| Model | Montclair | Turismo |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1983 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2212 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 161 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2460 mm |
