2003 Mazda Tribute vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Mazda Tribute 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (122 HP @ 5300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2003 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Mazda Tribute weights approximately 65 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 1967 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2003 Mazda Tribute, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Mazda Tribute. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Mazda Tribute | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1989 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 122 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 175 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1425 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
