1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Tata Safari
To start off, 1998 Tata Safari is newer by 30 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 132 more horse power than 1998 Tata Safari. (135 HP @ 5530 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Tata Safari. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Tata Safari weights approximately 42 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1998 Tata Safari 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, 1998 Tata Safari 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 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Tata Safari. (182 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Tata Safari.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Tata Safari | |
| Make | Mercury | Tata |
| Model | Montclair | Safari |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5530 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1930 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2660 mm |
