2005 BMW 325 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2005 BMW 325 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 2005 BMW 325. (184 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2005 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 538 kg more than 2005 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm) has 309 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 BMW 325. (237 Nm). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 BMW 325 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2492 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 184 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 237 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 96 mm |
| Vehicle Weight | 1460 kg | 1998 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |
