2003 Daihatsu YRV vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Daihatsu YRV is newer by 35 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 182 more horse power than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (85 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 1108 kg more than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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, 2003 Daihatsu YRV 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 426 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Daihatsu YRV. (120 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Daihatsu YRV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Daihatsu YRV | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Daihatsu | Mercury |
| Model | YRV | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1298 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 72 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3770 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2360 mm | 3130 mm |
