2001 BMW M3 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2001 BMW M3 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 BMW M3 (326 HP @ 7900 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 BMW M3 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 BMW M3 (355 Nm) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2001 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2001 BMW M3 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M3 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3246 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 355 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4500 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2980 mm |