1980 Audi Quattro vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1980 Audi Quattro is newer by 12 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 67 more horse power than 1980 Audi Quattro. (200 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1980 Audi Quattro. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 708 kg more than 1980 Audi Quattro. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1980 Audi Quattro is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1980 Audi Quattro 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 261 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Quattro. (285 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Quattro.
Compare all specifications:
1980 Audi Quattro | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | Quattro | Montclair |
Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2143 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 285 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1290 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4410 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 3130 mm |