1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Honda Crosstour
To start off, 2013 Honda Crosstour 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 2013 Honda Crosstour. (189 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2013 Honda Crosstour. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 243 kg more than 2013 Honda Crosstour. 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, 2013 Honda Crosstour, 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Honda Crosstour | |
| Make | Mercury | Honda |
| Model | Montclair | Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6393 cc | 2354 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 1755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1898 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 2797 mm |
