2005 Mercury Mariner vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mariner 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 187 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mariner. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mariner weights approximately 219 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2005 Mercury Mariner is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mariner 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mariner. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mariner.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Mercury Mariner | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercury | Mercury |
| Model | Mariner | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2261 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1579 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
