1988 BMW 316 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1988 BMW 316 is newer by 21 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 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 254 more horse power than 1988 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 316 weights approximately 480 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 (626 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 499 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 316. (127 Nm @ 3900 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 316.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 316 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1596 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 127 Nm | 626 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4220 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3130 mm |