2008 GMC Canyon vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 GMC Canyon 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 2008 GMC Canyon. (242 HP @ 5600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 GMC Canyon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 GMC Canyon weights approximately 438 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2008 GMC Canyon 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 GMC Canyon 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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 GMC Canyon. (328 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 GMC Canyon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 GMC Canyon | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | GMC | Mercury |
| Model | Canyon | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 242 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 328 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2436 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5270 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 3130 mm |
