1995 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover 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 44 more horse power than 1995 Land Rover Range Rover. (223 HP @ 4750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1995 Land Rover Range Rover. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 222 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1995 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 1995 Land Rover Range Rover 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 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Land Rover Range Rover. (381 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Land Rover Range Rover.
Compare all specifications:
| 1995 Land Rover Range Rover | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
| Model | Range Rover | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1995 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4554 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 381 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2220 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2750 mm | 3130 mm |
