2003 Alpina B7 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2003 Alpina B7 is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,396 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alpina B7 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alpina B7 (492 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alpina B7 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 2003 Alpina B7 (700 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 377 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2003 Alpina B7 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2003 Alpina B7 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B7 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2003 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4396 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 492 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 82.7 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 2980 mm |