1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2003 Rover 45
To start off, 2003 Rover 45 is newer by 35 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 165 more horse power than 2003 Rover 45. (102 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Rover 45. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 888 kg more than 2003 Rover 45. 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, 2003 Rover 45, 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Rover 45. (123 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Rover 45.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2003 Rover 45 | |
| Make | Mercury | Rover |
| Model | Montclair | 45 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1396 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2630 mm |
