1998 BMW V12 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1998 BMW V12 is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 BMW V12 (570 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 303 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 BMW V12 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 384 kg more than 1998 BMW V12.
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, 1998 BMW V12 (909 Nm) has 363 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm). This means 1998 BMW V12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 BMW V12 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | V12 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 6000 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 570 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 909 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1614 kg | 1998 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3130 mm |
