1995 Cadillac Seville vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1995 Cadillac Seville is newer by 27 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, 1995 Cadillac Seville (275 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 253 kg more than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Cadillac Seville, 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Cadillac Seville. (407 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Cadillac Seville.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Cadillac Seville | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Cadillac | Mercury |
| Model | Seville | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4565 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 275 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1745 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5190 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3130 mm |
