1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1998 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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 153 more horse power than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 667 kg more than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Volkswagen Golf 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 Volkswagen Golf 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 231 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Volkswagen Golf. (315 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Volkswagen Golf.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1998 Volkswagen Golf | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montclair | Golf |
Year Released | 1968 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 315 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1331 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4160 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2520 mm |