2004 Dodge Dakota vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Dodge Dakota is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (210 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Dodge Dakota. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 251 kg more than 2004 Dodge Dakota. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Dodge Dakota is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Dodge Dakota 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 227 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Dodge Dakota. (319 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Dodge Dakota | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Dakota | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3685 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 210 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 319 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1747 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4980 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1750 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 3130 mm |
