2001 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML is newer by 33 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML (342 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 302 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 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, 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML. (510 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | ML | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5438 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 342 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 510 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 97 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2300 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2720 mm | 3130 mm |
