2005 Bugatti Chiron vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Bugatti Chiron 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 Bugatti Chiron (547 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Bugatti Chiron should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2005 Bugatti Chiron 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, 2005 Bugatti Chiron 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, 2005 Bugatti Chiron (650 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Bugatti Chiron will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Bugatti Chiron | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Bugatti | Mercury |
| Model | Chiron | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 6255 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 18 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | W | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 547 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 650 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.2 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75.7 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1160 mm | 1410 mm |
