1968 Mercury Montclair vs. 2013 Smart Fortwo
To start off, 2013 Smart Fortwo 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1158 kg more than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 454 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Smart Fortwo. (92 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Smart Fortwo.
Compare all specifications:
1968 Mercury Montclair | 2013 Smart Fortwo | |
Make | Mercury | Smart |
Model | Montclair | Fortwo |
Year Released | 1968 | 2013 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 3 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 546 Nm | 92 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1998 kg | 840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5560 mm | 2695 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1559 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1542 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3130 mm | 1867 mm |