1997 Mercury Cougar vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1997 Mercury Cougar 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Mercury Cougar weights approximately 216 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Mercury Cougar | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Cougar | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3800 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1620 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
