2007 Jeep Wrangler vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 Jeep Wrangler is newer by 39 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 65 more horse power than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (202 HP @ 5200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Jeep Wrangler.
Because 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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, 2007 Jeep Wrangler 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Jeep Wrangler. (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Jeep Wrangler.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Jeep Wrangler | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Jeep | Mercury |
| Model | Wrangler | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3776 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 202 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 321 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1810 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2430 mm | 3130 mm |
