1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 Volkswagen Polo
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Polo 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 167 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (100 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Polo weights approximately 309 kg more 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 Volkswagen Polo, 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Polo. (240 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Polo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2009 Volkswagen Polo | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montclair | Polo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2307 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 3920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2470 mm |