1999 Daihatsu Naked vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1999 Daihatsu Naked is newer by 31 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 211 more horse power than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (56 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1158 kg more than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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, 1999 Daihatsu Naked 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 482 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Daihatsu Naked. (64 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Daihatsu Naked.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Daihatsu Naked | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
Model | Naked | Montclair |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 659 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 3 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 56 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 64 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 60.5 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3400 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2380 mm | 3130 mm |