2003 Ford Mustang vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Ford Mustang is newer by 36 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ford Mustang (400 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (340 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ford Mustang weights approximately 120 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ford Mustang. (556 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ford Mustang.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Ford Mustang | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Mustang | Montclair |
Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4599 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 400 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 556 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1480 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |