1958 BMW 503 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 BMW 503. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 BMW 503 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1958 BMW 503. (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1958 BMW 503.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 BMW 503. (222 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 BMW 503.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 BMW 503 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 503 | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3168 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 222 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
