1985 Ford Meteor vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1985 Ford Meteor is newer by 18 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 243 more horse power than 1985 Ford Meteor. (82 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1985 Ford Meteor.
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, 1985 Ford Meteor, 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 479 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Ford Meteor. (123 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Ford Meteor.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Ford Meteor | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Meteor | Montclair |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 82 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 3130 mm |