1983 BMW M6 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1983 BMW M6 is newer by 16 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. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 43 more horse power than 1983 BMW M6. (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1983 BMW M6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1983 BMW M6 weights approximately 101 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 268 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW M6. (334 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW M6.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW M6 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1983 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 334 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3130 mm |