1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2010 Holden Colorado

To start off, 2010 Holden Colorado is newer by 42 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) has 106 more horse power than 2010 Holden Colorado. (161 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2010 Holden Colorado.

Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Holden Colorado. (360 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Holden Colorado.

Compare all specifications:

1968 Mercury Montclair 2010 Holden Colorado
Make Mercury Holden
Model Montclair Colorado
Year Released 1968 2010
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 6393 cc 3000 cc
Engine Cylinders 8 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type V in-line
Horse Power 267 HP 161 HP
Torque 546 Nm 360 Nm
Fuel Type Gasoline Diesel
Drive Type Rear Rear


 

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