2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata 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 129 more horse power than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 913 kg more than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. 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 376 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata. (170 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mazda MX-5 Miata | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mazda | Mercury |
Model | MX-5 Miata | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1835 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 170 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1085 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3950 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1230 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2270 mm | 3130 mm |