1971 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1971 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 7,734 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac DeVille is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. (228 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1971 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 721 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | DeVille | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7734 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 228 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2125 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5750 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 3130 mm |
