1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1991 Mercury Capri
To start off, 1991 Mercury Capri is newer by 23 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 167 more horse power than 1991 Mercury Capri. (100 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1991 Mercury Capri. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 918 kg more than 1991 Mercury Capri. 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, 1991 Mercury Capri, 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 415 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Mercury Capri. (131 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Mercury Capri.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1991 Mercury Capri | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Montclair | Capri |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1991 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 131 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2410 mm |
