1988 BMW 535 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1988 BMW 535 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1988 BMW 535. (211 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 1988 BMW 535. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 BMW 535 weights approximately 206 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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 BMW 535. (306 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 BMW 535.
Compare all specifications:
1988 BMW 535 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 535 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1988 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3430 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 211 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3130 mm |