1977 Ford Fiesta vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 1977 Ford Fiesta is newer by 10 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (52 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 634 kg more than 1977 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1977 Ford Fiesta, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Fiesta. (80 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Fiesta.

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