1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2002 Volvo S60
To start off, 2002 Volvo S60 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 59 more horse power than 2002 Volvo S60. (208 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2002 Volvo S60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 238 kg more than 2002 Volvo S60. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2002 Volvo S60 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 Volvo S60 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) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Volvo S60. (407 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Volvo S60.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2002 Volvo S60 | |
| Make | Mercury | Volvo |
| Model | Montclair | S60 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2002 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.2 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1760 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2720 mm |
