1979 Chevrolet Suburban vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is newer by 12 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 211 more horse power than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (129 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chevrolet Suburban weights approximately 870 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1979 Chevrolet Suburban is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Chevrolet Suburban will offer significantly more control. 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 340 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban. (286 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chevrolet Suburban.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chevrolet Suburban | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Suburban | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4093 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 129 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 286 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2230 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1800 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3300 mm | 3130 mm |
