2004 Kia Spectra vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Kia Spectra 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 143 more horse power than 2004 Kia Spectra. (124 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 136 kg more than 2004 Kia Spectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Kia Spectra, 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 385 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Spectra. (161 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Kia Spectra | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Kia | Mercury |
| Model | Spectra | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1786 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 161 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1224 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2640 mm | 3130 mm |
