2003 Holden Frontera vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Holden Frontera 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2003 Holden Frontera. (203 HP @ 5400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Holden Frontera. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Holden Frontera weights approximately 296 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2003 Holden Frontera is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Holden Frontera 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 312 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Holden Frontera. (290 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Holden Frontera.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Holden Frontera | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Holden | Mercury |
| Model | Frontera | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3165 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 203 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 290 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4690 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1700 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
