1978 BMW B7 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1978 BMW B7 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 BMW B7 weights approximately 96 kg more than 1967 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, 1978 BMW B7 (627 Nm) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (602 Nm). This means 1978 BMW B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1978 BMW B7 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | B7 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1978 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 325 HP |
Torque | 627 Nm | 602 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1404 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 3130 mm |