2005 Buick Rendezvous vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (185 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2005 Buick Rendezvous 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 Buick Rendezvous 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 261 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Buick Rendezvous. (285 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Buick Rendezvous.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Buick Rendezvous | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Buick | Mercury |
| Model | Rendezvous | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 185 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 285 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1938 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4740 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 3130 mm |
