1973 BMW 3 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1973 BMW 3 is newer by 19 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, 1973 BMW 3 (203 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1973 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 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 BMW 3. (287 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 BMW 3.
Compare all specifications:
1973 BMW 3 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 3 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1973 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3153 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 203 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 287 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 89.3 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 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 | 2510 mm | 2980 mm |