1992 Alpina B 12 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1992 Alpina B 12 is newer by 38 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.
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, 1992 Alpina B 12 (469 Nm) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 1992 Alpina B 12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1992 Alpina B 12 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B 12 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1992 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3500 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 469 Nm | 323 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2980 mm |