1972 BMW 3 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1972 BMW 3 is newer by 18 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 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 3 (197 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 3 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW 3. (272 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1972 BMW 3 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 3 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1972 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3003 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 197 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 272 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1740 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2980 mm |