2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (292 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer weights approximately 346 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer. (376 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Chevrolet TrailBlazer | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
Model | TrailBlazer | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4163 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 376 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5280 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1920 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3280 mm | 3130 mm |