2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (215 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano weights approximately 700 kg more 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano. (300 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Mercedes-Benz Viano | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
Model | Viano | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3199 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2060 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |