1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Peugeot 3008
To start off, 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 113 more horse power than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (154 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Because 2012 Peugeot 3008 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 Peugeot 3008 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Peugeot 3008. (240 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Peugeot 3008.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Peugeot 3008 | |
| Make | Mercury | Peugeot |
| Model | Montclair | 3008 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1598 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 154 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4365 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1837 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1639 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2613 mm |
