2000 Acura MDX vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Acura MDX is newer by 32 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 6 more horse power than 2000 Acura MDX. (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Acura MDX.
Because 2000 Acura MDX 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, 2000 Acura MDX 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) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Acura MDX. (346 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Acura MDX.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Acura MDX | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Acura | Mercury |
| Model | MDX | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 346 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
