2004 Chrysler Town & Country vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Chrysler Town & Country 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (220 HP @ 6400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 494 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 Chrysler Town & Country, 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) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country. (339 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Chrysler Town & Country | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
Model | Town & Country | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3786 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 220 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 339 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1854 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5100 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3190 mm | 3130 mm |