2004 Dodge Caravan vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Dodge Caravan 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 180 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (145 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Caravan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Dodge Caravan weights approximately 337 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 Dodge Caravan, 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Caravan. (226 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Caravan.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Caravan | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Caravan | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2429 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 145 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 226 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1741 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2000 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |
