1997 Dodge Caravan vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1997 Dodge Caravan is newer by 30 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 136 more horse power than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (131 HP @ 5900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1997 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 440 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1997 Dodge Caravan, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Dodge Caravan. (174 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
1997 Dodge Caravan | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Caravan | Montclair |
Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 131 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 174 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1800 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3130 mm |