1999 BMW 740 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 1999 BMW 740 is newer by 31 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, 1999 BMW 740 (283 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 BMW 740 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 53 kg more than 1999 BMW 740.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 127 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 BMW 740. (419 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 BMW 740.
Compare all specifications:
1999 BMW 740 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 740 | Montclair |
Year Released | 1999 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4398 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 283 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 419 Nm | 546 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1945 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3130 mm |