1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2000 Saturn SC
To start off, 2000 Saturn SC is newer by 32 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 145 more horse power than 2000 Saturn SC. (122 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Saturn SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 928 kg more than 2000 Saturn SC. 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, 2000 Saturn SC, 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 381 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Saturn SC. (165 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Saturn SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2000 Saturn SC | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Montclair | SC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 122 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1070 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2610 mm |
