1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2007 Volvo XC70
To start off, 2007 Volvo XC70 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 2007 Volvo XC70. (207 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Volvo XC70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 263 kg more than 2007 Volvo XC70. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Volvo XC70 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, 2007 Volvo XC70 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 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Volvo XC70. (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Volvo XC70.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2007 Volvo XC70 | |
Make | Mercury | Volvo |
Model | Montclair | XC70 |
Year Released | 1968 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2521 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 207 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 93.2 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1735 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1870 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1570 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2770 mm |