2005 Chrysler 300 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Chrysler 300 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chrysler 300 (335 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chrysler 300 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chrysler 300 weights approximately 506 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Chrysler 300. (529 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Chrysler 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chrysler 300 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Chrysler | Mercury |
| Model | 300 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5654 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 335 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 529 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1910 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5010 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 3130 mm |
