2004 Lincoln Navigator vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Lincoln Navigator 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, 2004 Lincoln Navigator (301 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Lincoln Navigator should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Lincoln Navigator weights approximately 721 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Lincoln Navigator 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 Lincoln Navigator 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 @ 2600 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Lincoln Navigator. (481 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Lincoln Navigator.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Lincoln Navigator | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Lincoln | Mercury |
| Model | Navigator | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 481 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2719 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5240 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1980 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3070 mm | 3130 mm |
