1986 BMW 316 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1986 BMW 316 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP) has 181 more horse power than 1986 BMW 316. (86 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1986 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 928 kg more than 1986 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 423 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1986 BMW 316 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1986 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 123 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1070 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3130 mm |