1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 1999 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, 1999 Saab 05-Sep is newer by 31 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 79 more horse power than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (188 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Saab 05-Sep.
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, 1999 Saab 05-Sep, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Saab 05-Sep. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Saab 05-Sep.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 1999 Saab 05-Sep | |
Make | Mercury | Saab |
Model | Montclair | 05-Sep |
Year Released | 1968 | 1999 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 300 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 90.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |