2008 Mercedes-Benz ML vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 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 100 more horse power than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (167 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML weights approximately 177 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML. (400 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | Mercury |
| Model | ML | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 2685 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 167 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2175 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3130 mm |
