2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (617 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 292 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (325 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren weights approximately 364 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren (780 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 178 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | SLR McLaren | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5439 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 617 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 780 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1768 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4660 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |
