1980 Audi Sport vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1980 Audi Sport 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, 1980 Audi Sport (300 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1980 Audi Sport should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 998 kg more than 1980 Audi Sport.
Because 1980 Audi Sport 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 Sport 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 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Audi Sport. (330 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Audi Sport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1980 Audi Sport | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | Sport | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1980 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2133 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 330 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.3 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1000 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2210 mm | 3130 mm |
