1984 Isuzu Piazza vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1984 Isuzu Piazza is newer by 16 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 119 more horse power than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (148 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 718 kg more than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 320 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Isuzu Piazza. (226 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Isuzu Piazza.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 Isuzu Piazza | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
| Model | Piazza | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 82 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3130 mm |
