1981 Ford Escort vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1981 Ford Escort is newer by 14 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 255 more horse power than 1981 Ford Escort. (70 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1981 Ford Escort. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 450 kg more than 1981 Ford Escort. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1981 Ford Escort, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 481 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Ford Escort. (121 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Ford Escort.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Ford Escort | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Escort | Montclair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1598 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 121 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 954 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4170 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2400 mm | 3130 mm |