1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2011 Volkswagen CC
To start off, 2011 Volkswagen CC 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 67 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (200 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen CC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 501 kg more than 2011 Volkswagen CC. 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 Volkswagen CC, 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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen CC. (280 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen CC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2011 Volkswagen CC | |
| Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
| Model | Montclair | CC |
| 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 | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1497 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1854 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1417 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2710 mm |
