1998 Ford Maverick vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1998 Ford Maverick is newer by 30 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 151 more horse power than 1998 Ford Maverick. (116 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Ford Maverick.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 348 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ford Maverick. (198 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ford Maverick.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Ford Maverick | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Maverick | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2389 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 116 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 198 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 4670 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
