2000 Audi TT vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Audi TT 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 87 more horse power than 2000 Audi TT. (180 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 688 kg more than 2000 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2000 Audi TT 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 Audi TT 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 320 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Audi TT. (226 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Audi TT | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | TT | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 180 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4050 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3130 mm |
