1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2001 Toyota Altezza
To start off, 2001 Toyota Altezza is newer by 33 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 87 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (180 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Altezza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 813 kg more than 2001 Toyota Altezza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Altezza. (264 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Altezza.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2001 Toyota Altezza | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | Altezza |
Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 180 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 264 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1185 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |