1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1993 Seat Ibiza
To start off, 1993 Seat Ibiza 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) has 111 more horse power than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (156 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1993 Seat Ibiza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 968 kg more than 1993 Seat Ibiza. 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, 1993 Seat Ibiza, 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) has 336 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Seat Ibiza. (210 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Seat Ibiza.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1993 Seat Ibiza | |
Make | Mercury | Seat |
Model | Montclair | Ibiza |
Year Released | 1968 | 1993 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1781 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 156 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 210 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1030 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2480 mm |