1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Volkswagen Caddy
To start off, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy 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 163 more horse power than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. (104 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 633 kg more than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. 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, 2012 Volkswagen Caddy, 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy. (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Volkswagen Caddy.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Volkswagen Caddy | |
Make | Mercury | Volkswagen |
Model | Montclair | Caddy |
Year Released | 1968 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6393 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 250 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1810 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2690 mm |