1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Ford F-150
To start off, 2013 Ford F-150 is newer by 45 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (405 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Ford F-150 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ford F-150 weights approximately 731 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2013 Ford F-150 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, 2013 Ford F-150 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, 2013 Ford F-150 (588 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2013 Ford F-150 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Ford F-150 | |
| Make | Mercury | Ford |
| Model | Montclair | F-150 |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 405 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 546 Nm | 588 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 102 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 2729 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 5603 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 2464 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1994 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 3378 mm |
