1992 Cadillac DeVille vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1992 Cadillac DeVille is newer by 25 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 196 more horse power than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (129 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Cadillac DeVille weights approximately 136 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, 1992 Cadillac DeVille, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 331 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Cadillac DeVille. (271 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Cadillac DeVille.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Cadillac DeVille | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
Model | DeVille | Montclair |
Year Released | 1992 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4087 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 129 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4960 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2820 mm | 3130 mm |