1979 Mazda 929 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1979 Mazda 929 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1979 Mazda 929. (83 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1979 Mazda 929. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 284 kg more than 1979 Mazda 929. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 468 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Mazda 929. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Mazda 929.
Compare all specifications:
1979 Mazda 929 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | 929 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1769 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 83 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 134 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4550 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1670 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 3130 mm |