1990 Isuzu Impulse vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Isuzu Impulse 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (130 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 250 kg more than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. 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 Isuzu Impulse, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 408 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Isuzu Impulse. (138 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Isuzu Impulse.
Compare all specifications:
1990 Isuzu Impulse | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Isuzu | Mercury |
Model | Impulse | Montclair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1586 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 130 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 138 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1110 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 3130 mm |