1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (129 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 774 kg more than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Volkswagen Caravelle, 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle. (341 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Volkswagen Caravelle | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | Caravelle |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2460 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 129 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 341 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1224 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3010 mm |
