2005 Honda Element vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Honda Element 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 106 more horse power than 2005 Honda Element. (161 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Honda Element. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 461 kg more than 2005 Honda Element. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1968 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Honda Element, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 328 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Honda Element. (218 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Honda Element.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Element | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Honda | Mercury |
| Model | Element | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2360 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 218 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 99 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1537 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4310 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
