2009 Mercury Mountaineer vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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 33 more horse power than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (292 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Because 2009 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mercury Mountaineer 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 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer. (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Mercury Mountaineer | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Mercury | Mercury |
Model | Mountaineer | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4606 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 292 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 427 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |