2009 Audi TT vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Audi TT is newer by 42 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2009 Audi TT. (268 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Audi TT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 509 kg more than 2009 Audi TT. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Audi TT is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Audi TT 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Audi TT. (350 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Audi TT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Audi TT | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Audi | Mercury |
| Model | TT | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1984 cc | 6722 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 350 Nm | 602 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 895 kg | 1404 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4200 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3130 mm |
