2000 Lotus GT 1 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Lotus GT 1 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Lotus GT 1 (573 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 248 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 Lotus GT 1 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 354 kg more than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lotus GT 1. (391 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lotus GT 1.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Lotus GT 1 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Lotus | Mercury |
Model | GT 1 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Middle | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 573 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 391 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 6500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2080 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 3130 mm |