2008 Mazda Etude vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mazda Etude 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 934 kg more than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Because 1968 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 1968 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 Mazda Etude, 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 404 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mazda Etude. (142 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mazda Etude.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mazda Etude | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Etude | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1595 cc | 6393 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 142 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83.6 mm | 96 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1064 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4620 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 3130 mm |
