1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Saturn Outlook
To start off, 2009 Saturn Outlook is newer by 41 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, 2009 Saturn Outlook (277 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Saturn Outlook should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2009 Saturn Outlook, 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 293 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Saturn Outlook. (253 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Saturn Outlook.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Saturn Outlook | |
| Make | Mercury | Saturn |
| Model | Montclair | Outlook |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3564 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 253 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
