2005 Alpina B3 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 Alpina B3 is newer by 38 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 6,722 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (325 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2005 Alpina B3. (301 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 Alpina B3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Alpina B3 weights approximately 241 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 (602 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 240 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Alpina B3. (362 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Alpina B3.
Compare all specifications:
2005 Alpina B3 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | Alpina | Mercury |
Model | B3 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2005 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3348 cc | 6722 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 301 HP | 325 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 362 Nm | 602 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1645 kg | 1404 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |