2000 Ford Excursion vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Ford Excursion is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 7,274 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 Ford Excursion is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 2000 Ford Excursion. (232 HP @ 2700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1910 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2000 Ford Excursion is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2000 Ford Excursion 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, 2000 Ford Excursion (677 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2000 Ford Excursion will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 Ford Excursion | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | Excursion | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 7274 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 232 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 2700 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 677 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 3270 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2030 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3130 mm |
