2009 Mazda 6 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Mazda 6 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 2009 Mazda 6. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda 6.
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 6, 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 379 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda 6. (167 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda 6.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda 6 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | 6 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2487 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1990 mm |
