1986 AC Ace vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1986 AC Ace is newer by 18 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 117 more horse power than 1986 AC Ace. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1986 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1091 kg more than 1986 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 AC Ace 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, 1986 AC Ace 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 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Ace | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 3130 mm |
