2006 Ford Bantam vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Ford Bantam 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 266 more horse power than 2006 Ford Bantam. (74 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Bantam weights approximately 355 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 Ford Bantam, 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 @ 2800 RPM) has 516 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Bantam. (110 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Bantam | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Bantam | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1297 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 340 HP |
Torque | 110 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5390 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3130 mm |