1999 Lotus Esprit vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1999 Lotus Esprit 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, 1999 Lotus Esprit (350 HP) has 83 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 620 kg more than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Lotus Esprit. (400 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Lotus Esprit.
Compare all specifications:
1999 Lotus Esprit | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | Esprit | Montclair |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3498 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 400 Nm | 546 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83.1 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1378 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 3130 mm |