2004 Mazda B4000 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 Mazda B4000 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 59 more horse power than 2004 Mazda B4000. (208 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2004 Mazda B4000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 331 kg more than 2004 Mazda B4000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2004 Mazda B4000 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 Mazda B4000 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 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Mazda B4000. (310 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Mazda B4000.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Mazda B4000 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | B4000 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4031 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1667 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1720 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3200 mm | 3130 mm |
