1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1968 BMW 1600 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercury Montclair (159 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600.
Let's talk about torque, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 1600 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1968 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2980 mm |
