1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Mercury Mountaineer

To start off, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 38 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 57 more horse power than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 73 kg more than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 2006 Mercury Mountaineer 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 202 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Mercury Mountaineer.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Mercury Montclair 2006 Mercury Mountaineer
Make Mercury Mercury
Model Montclair Mountaineer
Year Released 1968 2006
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6393 cc 4013 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type V V
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 267 HP 210 HP
Engine RPM 4400 RPM 5100 RPM
Torque 546 Nm 344 Nm
Torque RPM 2600 RPM 3700 RPM
Engine Bore Size 103 mm 100 mm
Engine Stroke Size 96 mm 84 mm
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear 4WD
Vehicle Weight 1998 kg 1925 kg
Vehicle Length 5560 mm 4920 mm
Vehicle Width 1990 mm 1870 mm
Vehicle Height 1410 mm 1860 mm
Wheelbase Size 3130 mm 2890 mm


 

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