1975 BMW 315 vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1975 BMW 315 is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 670 kg more than 1975 BMW 315.
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:
1975 BMW 315 | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 315 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1975 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4183 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 75 HP | 0 HP |
Top Speed | 154 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 1910 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1660 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 3000 mm |