1994 Caterham Seven vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1994 Caterham Seven is newer by 27 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) has 160 more horse power than 1994 Caterham Seven. (165 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1994 Caterham Seven. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 864 kg more than 1994 Caterham Seven. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 399 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Caterham Seven. (203 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Caterham Seven.
Compare all specifications:
1994 Caterham Seven | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Caterham | Mercury |
Model | Seven | Montclair |
Year Released | 1994 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6722 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 165 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 203 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 540 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1580 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1090 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2240 mm | 3130 mm |