1978 Austin Maxi vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1978 Austin Maxi is newer by 11 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 271 more horse power than 1978 Austin Maxi. (69 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1978 Austin Maxi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 380 kg more than 1978 Austin Maxi. 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, 1978 Austin Maxi, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 522 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Austin Maxi. (104 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Austin Maxi.
Compare all specifications:
1978 Austin Maxi | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Austin | Mercury |
Model | Maxi | Montclair |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1485 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 69 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 104 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3100 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4030 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |