2008 Dodge Sprinter vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Dodge Sprinter 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (154 HP @ 3400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Dodge Sprinter.
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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Dodge Sprinter. (380 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Dodge Sprinter.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Dodge Sprinter | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Dodge | Mercury |
Model | Sprinter | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3000 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 154 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 3400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 380 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 5910 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 2450 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3670 mm | 3130 mm |