2005 Land Rover Freelander vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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) has 93 more horse power than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (174 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Because 2005 Land Rover Freelander 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 Land Rover Freelander 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 306 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Freelander. (240 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Freelander.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Land Rover Freelander | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Land Rover | Mercury |
Model | Freelander | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2489 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 174 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 240 Nm | 546 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3130 mm |