2006 Ford Freestyle vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Ford Freestyle 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Freestyle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 140 kg more than 2006 Ford Freestyle. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Freestyle, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 264 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Freestyle. (282 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Freestyle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Ford Freestyle | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Ford | Mercury |
Model | Freestyle | Montclair |
Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2983 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 282 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5080 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2870 mm | 3130 mm |