2005 Dodge Ram vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Dodge Ram 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 Dodge Ram (330 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Dodge Ram should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Dodge Ram weights approximately 753 kg more than 1968 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Dodge Ram. (509 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Dodge Ram.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Dodge Ram | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Dodge | Mercury |
| Model | Ram | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5621 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 509 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 96 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 2751 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5840 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2440 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1900 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3580 mm | 3130 mm |
