2009 Chevrolet Equinox vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (264 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 99 kg more than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Chevrolet Equinox 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 Chevrolet Equinox 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 286 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. (340 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Chevrolet Equinox.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Chevrolet Equinox | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Mercury |
| Model | Equinox | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 6989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 264 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 340 Nm | 626 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2300 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1261 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2860 mm | 3130 mm |
