2005 Audi S4 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Audi S4 is newer by 37 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, 2005 Audi S4 (340 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Audi S4 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 158 kg more than 2005 Audi S4.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Audi S4. (410 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Audi S4.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Audi S4 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | S4 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4161 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 5 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 340 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 410 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 3130 mm |
