1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1990 Volvo 460
To start off, 1990 Volvo 460 is newer by 22 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 147 more horse power than 1990 Volvo 460. (120 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Volvo 460. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 948 kg more than 1990 Volvo 460. 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, 1990 Volvo 460, 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 371 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Volvo 460. (175 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Volvo 460.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1990 Volvo 460 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montclair | 460 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1720 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2510 mm |
