2005 GMC Envoy vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 GMC Envoy 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 GMC Envoy (275 HP) has 8 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2005 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 GMC Envoy weights approximately 196 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 GMC Envoy. (373 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 GMC Envoy.
Compare all specifications:
2005 GMC Envoy | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | GMC | Mercury |
Model | Envoy | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4161 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 275 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 373 Nm | 546 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 102 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2194 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3130 mm |