1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Toyota Avalon
To start off, 2007 Toyota Avalon is newer by 39 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, 2007 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 1 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 643 kg more than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
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, 2007 Toyota Avalon, 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 210 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Toyota Avalon. (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Toyota Avalon.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Toyota Avalon | |
Make | Mercury | Toyota |
Model | Montclair | Avalon |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3455 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 268 HP |
Torque | 546 Nm | 336 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1355 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2830 mm |