2001 Alpina B3 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2001 Alpina B3 is newer by 47 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. In terms of performance, 2001 Alpina B3 (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 Alpina B3 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 2001 Alpina B3 (362 Nm) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2001 Alpina B3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 Alpina B3 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B3 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2980 mm |