1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Tata Sumo
To start off, 2011 Tata Sumo 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 198 more horse power than 2011 Tata Sumo. (69 HP @ 3000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Tata Sumo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 198 kg more than 2011 Tata Sumo. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 Tata Sumo is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Tata Sumo will offer significantly more control. 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 323 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Tata Sumo. (223 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Tata Sumo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Tata Sumo | |
Make | Mercury | Tata |
Model | Montclair | Sumo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2956 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 69 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1800 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4258 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1726 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1925 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2425 mm |