2009 Mazda Tribute vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Mazda Tribute is newer by 41 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 96 more horse power than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Mazda Tribute. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 448 kg more than 2009 Mazda Tribute. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2009 Mazda Tribute is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1968 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Mazda Tribute 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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 314 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mazda Tribute. (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mazda Tribute.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Mazda Tribute | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | Mazda | Mercury |
| Model | Tribute | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2483 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1550 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1730 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |
