2005 Maybach 57 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Maybach 57 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 Maybach 57 (542 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Maybach 57 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Maybach 57 weights approximately 212 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, 2005 Maybach 57 (900 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2005 Maybach 57 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Maybach 57 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Maybach | Mercury |
| Model | 57 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5513 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 542 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5250 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 900 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.1 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2210 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5730 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1990 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 3130 mm |
