1978 Cadillac Eldorado vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1978 Cadillac Eldorado 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 6,964 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Cadillac Eldorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (171 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Cadillac Eldorado weights approximately 870 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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 Cadillac Eldorado, 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 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado. (433 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Cadillac Eldorado.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 Cadillac Eldorado | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Eldorado | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6964 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 433 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |
