1996 Dodge Ram vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1996 Dodge Ram is newer by 28 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 936 kg more than 1996 Dodge Ram.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Dodge Ram. (447 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
1996 Dodge Ram | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Ram | Montclair |
Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5200 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 447 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5700 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3530 mm | 3130 mm |