2007 BMW 530 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 BMW 530 is newer by 40 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 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Mercury Montclair (267 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 2007 BMW 530. (215 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2007 BMW 530. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 530 weights approximately 230 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 (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 66 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 BMW 530. (480 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 BMW 530.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 530 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 530 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2993 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 215 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 480 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1360 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4850 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1470 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1850 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2890 mm | 3130 mm |