2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (99 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata weights approximately 381 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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) has 372 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (230 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2000 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Montclair |
Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1839 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 99 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1785 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3130 mm |