2004 BMW 745 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 50 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 4,390 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 BMW 745 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 745 (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 164 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 745 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, 2004 BMW 745 (447 Nm) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2004 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2004 BMW 745 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 745 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2004 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4390 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 78.8 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2980 mm |