2008 Mercedes-Benz C vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz C 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 98 kg more than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 321 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C. (225 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz C | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | C | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2398 cc | 6393 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
| Torque | 225 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89.9 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1900 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3130 mm |
