2004 Ford E-250 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Ford E-250 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 42 more horse power than 2004 Ford E-250. (225 HP @ 6150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Ford E-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ford E-250 weights approximately 372 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ford E-250. (389 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ford E-250.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Ford E-250 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Ford | Mercury |
| Model | E-250 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4605 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 225 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6150 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 389 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90 mm | 96 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2370 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5900 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 2140 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3510 mm | 3130 mm |
