1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1988 Toyota 4Runner
To start off, 1988 Toyota 4Runner is newer by 20 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 126 more horse power than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (141 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 208 kg more than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1988 Toyota 4Runner 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, 1988 Toyota 4Runner 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Toyota 4Runner. (240 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Toyota 4Runner.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1988 Toyota 4Runner | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | 4Runner |
Year Released | 1968 | 1988 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2958 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 82 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1750 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |