1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Scion tC
To start off, 2012 Scion tC 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 87 more horse power than 2012 Scion tC. (180 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Scion tC.
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, 2012 Scion tC, 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 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Scion tC. (234 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Scion tC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Scion tC | |
| Make | Mercury | Scion |
| Model | Montclair | tC |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 180 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1796 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1415 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2700 mm |
