1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2006 Toyota Camry
To start off, 2006 Toyota Camry 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 113 more horse power than 2006 Toyota Camry. (154 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Toyota Camry.
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, 2006 Toyota Camry, 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 329 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Toyota Camry. (217 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Toyota Camry.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2006 Toyota Camry | |
| Make | Mercury | Toyota |
| Model | Montclair | Camry |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2358 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 217 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2730 mm |
