1995 Honda Accord vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1995 Honda Accord 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1995 Honda Accord. (148 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1995 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 880 kg more than 1995 Honda Accord. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Honda Accord, 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 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Honda Accord. (198 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Honda Accord | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Accord | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2156 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1118 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
