1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2000 TVR Tamora

To start off, 2000 TVR Tamora 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, 2000 TVR Tamora (334 HP) has 67 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2000 TVR Tamora should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 768 kg more than 2000 TVR Tamora.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 TVR Tamora. (514 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 TVR Tamora.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Mercury Montclair 2000 TVR Tamora
Make Mercury TVR
Model Montclair Tamora
Year Released 1968 2000
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6393 cc 3598 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 334 HP
Torque 546 Nm 514 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Vehicle Weight 1998 kg 1230 kg


 

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