1990 BMW 525 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1990 BMW 525 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 BMW 525 (185 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1990 BMW 525 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 83 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 BMW 525. (240 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 BMW 525.
Compare all specifications:
1990 BMW 525 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 525 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1990 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 185 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 240 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |