1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Mazda 3
To start off, 2011 Mazda 3 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2011 Mazda 3. (148 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 701 kg more than 2011 Mazda 3. 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 Mazda 3, 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 363 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Mazda 3. (183 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Mazda 3.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Mazda 3 | |
| Make | Mercury | Mazda |
| Model | Montclair | 3 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1297 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1755 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1471 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2639 mm |
