1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Ford F-150
To start off, 2002 Ford F-150 is newer by 34 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 65 more horse power than 2002 Ford F-150. (202 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2002 Ford F-150. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ford F-150 weights approximately 77 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2002 Ford F-150 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2002 Ford F-150 will offer significantly more control. 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Ford F-150. (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Ford F-150.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Ford F-150 | |
Make | Mercury | Ford |
Model | Montclair | F-150 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2075 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3050 mm |