1998 Honda Life vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1998 Honda Life 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 220 more horse power than 1998 Honda Life. (47 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1998 Honda Life. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1208 kg more than 1998 Honda Life. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1998 Honda Life 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, 1998 Honda Life 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 489 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Honda Life. (57 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Honda Life.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 Honda Life | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Life | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 656 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 790 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3410 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1660 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2370 mm | 3130 mm |
