1990 Mazda 626 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 Mazda 626 is newer by 22 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 151 more horse power than 1990 Mazda 626. (116 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1990 Mazda 626. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 693 kg more than 1990 Mazda 626. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1990 Mazda 626 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, 1990 Mazda 626 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 362 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mazda 626. (184 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mazda 626.
Compare all specifications:
| 1990 Mazda 626 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 626 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1990 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2184 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1305 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |
