2005 Ford Excursion vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Ford Excursion 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 12 more horse power than 2005 Ford Excursion. (255 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Excursion. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Excursion weights approximately 1217 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2005 Ford Excursion 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 Ford Excursion 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Excursion. (475 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Excursion.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Ford Excursion | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Excursion | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5408 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 255 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 475 Nm | 546 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 90 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 3215 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3130 mm |