1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse
To start off, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse is newer by 43 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, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse (281 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Chevrolet Traverse weights approximately 175 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair. 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, 2011 Chevrolet Traverse, 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 186 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse. (360 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Traverse.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Chevrolet Traverse | |
| Make | Mercury | Chevrolet |
| Model | Montclair | Traverse |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 281 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2173 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5207 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1849 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3020 mm |
