1992 BMW 540 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1992 BMW 540 is newer by 36 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 540 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 540 should accelerate faster than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 540 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 540 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1992 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3980 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 258 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 3110 mm |