1979 BMW 320 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1979 BMW 320 is newer by 24 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, 1979 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 482 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1955 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 BMW 320 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 320 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4196 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 641 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2980 mm |
