1956 Mercury Montclair vs. 2009 BMW 316
To start off, 2009 BMW 316 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 145 more horse power than 2009 BMW 316. (113 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2009 BMW 316.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1956 Mercury Montclair | 2009 BMW 316 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Montclair | 316 |
Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5114 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 258 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5370 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2730 mm |