2006 Audi A3 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 2006 Audi A3 is newer by 39 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) has 143 more horse power than 2006 Audi A3. (197 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Audi A3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Audi A3 weights approximately 50 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.

Because 1967 Mercury Montclair is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Audi A3, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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) has 346 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Audi A3. (280 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Audi A3.

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