1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2001 Toyota Pod
To start off, 2001 Toyota Pod 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 66 more horse power than 2001 Toyota Pod. (201 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 Toyota Pod. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1054 kg more than 2001 Toyota Pod. 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, 2001 Toyota Pod, 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) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Toyota Pod. (430 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Toyota Pod.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2001 Toyota Pod | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Pod |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 944 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1870 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2440 mm |
