1981 Lancia Beta vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1981 Lancia Beta 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1981 Lancia Beta. (116 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1981 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 312 kg more than 1981 Lancia Beta. 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 (546 Nm) has 381 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Lancia Beta. (165 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
1981 Lancia Beta | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lancia | Mercury |
Model | Beta | Montclair |
Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 1995 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 165 Nm | 546 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1048 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3820 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |