2005 Holden Caprice vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Holden Caprice 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Holden Caprice (295 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Holden Caprice should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Holden Caprice. (446 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Holden Caprice.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Holden Caprice | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Holden | Mercury |
Model | Caprice | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5665 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 295 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 446 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |