1996 BMW 840 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1996 BMW 840 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 840 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1996 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3982 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 |