1990 Ford Fiesta vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Ford Fiesta 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 207 more horse power than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (133 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 450 kg more than 1990 Ford Fiesta. 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, 1990 Ford Fiesta, 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 443 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ford Fiesta. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Ford Fiesta | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Fiesta | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1597 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 183 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 910 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3130 mm |
