1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2001 BMW Z8
To start off, 2001 BMW Z8 is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,939 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 BMW Z8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 BMW Z8 (400 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW Z8 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2001 BMW Z8 (500 Nm) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2001 BMW Z8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2001 BMW Z8 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Montclair | Z8 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2001 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4939 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 500 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92.1 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 89 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2580 mm |