2007 BMW 328 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 BMW 328 is newer by 53 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, 2007 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Let's talk about torque, 1954 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 328. (271 Nm). This means 1954 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 BMW 328 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 328 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2007 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2995 cc | 4192 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 230 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 271 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4590 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
