2008 Chevrolet Silverado vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado is newer by 40 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado (353 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 737 kg more than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Because 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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, 2008 Chevrolet Silverado 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 40 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado. (506 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Chevrolet Silverado | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Silverado | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5999 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 353 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 506 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 6340 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1950 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 4010 mm | 3130 mm |
