2009 Mazda 3 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair

To start off, 2009 Mazda 3 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 221 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 3. (104 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 212 kg more than 2009 Mazda 3. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.

Because 1967 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 1967 Mercury Montclair. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda 3, 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 457 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 3. (145 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 3.

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