1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Nissan NP300
To start off, 2012 Nissan NP300 is newer by 44 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 136 more horse power than 2012 Nissan NP300. (131 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Because 2012 Nissan NP300 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, 2012 Nissan NP300 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Nissan NP300. (304 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Nissan NP300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Nissan NP300 | |
| Make | Mercury | Nissan |
| Model | Montclair | NP300 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 131 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2960 mm |
