1990 Buick LeSabre vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Buick LeSabre is newer by 23 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 190 more horse power than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (150 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 139 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1990 Buick LeSabre, 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 (626 Nm) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Buick LeSabre. (271 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Buick LeSabre | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Montclair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 150 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 626 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1499 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |