1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1993 Nissan 100 NX
To start off, 1993 Nissan 100 NX is newer by 25 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 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (141 HP @ 6400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 863 kg more than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Nissan 100 NX. (182 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Nissan 100 NX.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1993 Nissan 100 NX | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montclair | 100 NX |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 141 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1135 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1320 mm |
