2004 Buick LeSabre vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Buick LeSabre is newer by 37 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 120 more horse power than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (205 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Buick LeSabre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Buick LeSabre weights approximately 213 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, 2004 Buick LeSabre, 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 290 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Buick LeSabre. (312 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Buick LeSabre.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Buick LeSabre | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Buick | Mercury |
Model | LeSabre | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3791 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 205 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 312 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1617 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5090 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3130 mm |