1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1997 Mitsubishi L 200
To start off, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 is newer by 29 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 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 293 kg more than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 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, 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 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 301 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200. (245 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Mitsubishi L 200.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1997 Mitsubishi L 200 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Montclair | L 200 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 245 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1705 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2970 mm |
