1987 Cadillac Cimarron vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 1987 Cadillac Cimarron is newer by 20 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 202 more horse power than 1987 Cadillac Cimarron. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1987 Cadillac Cimarron. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 252 kg more than 1987 Cadillac Cimarron. 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, 1987 Cadillac Cimarron, 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.

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