2006 Ford F-250 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Ford F-250 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2006 Ford F-250. (177 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford F-250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford F-250 weights approximately 858 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2006 Ford F-250 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford F-250 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 46 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford F-250. (500 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford F-250.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford F-250 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | F-250 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4198 cc | 6393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 500 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 103 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2856 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5760 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2040 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3490 mm | 3130 mm |