2004 Ford Crown Victoria vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Ford Crown Victoria 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 149 more horse power than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (176 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 436 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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) has 282 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria. (320 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford Crown Victoria.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Ford Crown Victoria | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Crown Victoria | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 176 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 320 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2920 mm | 3130 mm |