2001 BMW 745 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2001 BMW 745 is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,989 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (340 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2001 BMW 745. (284 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2001 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 BMW 745 weights approximately 340 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (626 Nm) has 236 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 BMW 745. (390 Nm). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW 745 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 745 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4400 cc | 6989 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 284 HP | 340 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 390 Nm | 626 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1700 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4990 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 3130 mm |