2007 Mazda 6 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 Mazda 6 is newer by 40 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 206 more horse power than 2007 Mazda 6. (134 HP @ 3500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 Mazda 6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Mazda 6 weights approximately 180 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
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, 2007 Mazda 6, 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 316 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Mazda 6. (310 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Mazda 6 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1540 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2680 mm | 3130 mm |
