1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2006 Subaru Forester 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) has 104 more horse power than 2006 Subaru Forester. (163 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 488 kg more than 2006 Subaru Forester. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Subaru Forester 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 Subaru Forester 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 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Subaru Forester. (225 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Subaru Forester | |
Make | Mercury | Subaru |
Model | Montclair | Forester |
Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2457 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 225 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 99.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1510 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1610 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2530 mm |