1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 Alpina B7
To start off, 2012 Alpina B7 is newer by 58 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 4,400 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Alpina B7 (500 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 Alpina B7 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Alpina B7 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, 2012 Alpina B7 (699 Nm) has 376 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2012 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 Alpina B7 | |
| Make | Mercury | Alpina |
| Model | Montclair | B7 |
| Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4192 cc | 4400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 323 Nm | 699 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 5225 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1902 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1494 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3211 mm |
