1979 Lancia Beta vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1979 Lancia Beta is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1979 Lancia Beta. (81 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1979 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 998 kg more than 1979 Lancia Beta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1979 Lancia Beta, 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Lancia Beta. (108 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Lancia Beta | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Beta | Montclair |
Year Released | 1979 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 81 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 108 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 70.8 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1660 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |