2008 Audi A4 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Audi A4 is newer by 41 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Audi A4 weights approximately 110 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, 2008 Audi A4, 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Audi A4. (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Audi A4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Audi A4 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Audi | Mercury |
Model | A4 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1968 cc | 6393 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 321 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1470 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2650 mm | 3130 mm |