2006 Jeep Liberty vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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 @ 4600 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (160 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Because 2006 Jeep Liberty is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Jeep Liberty 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 226 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jeep Liberty. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jeep Liberty.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jeep Liberty | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Liberty | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2801 cc | 6989 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 160 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |
