2007 BMW 745 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2007 BMW 745 is newer by 39 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, 2007 BMW 745 (326 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 BMW 745 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 BMW 745 weights approximately 117 kg more than 1968 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2007 BMW 745 (700 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 154 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 2007 BMW 745 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2007 BMW 745 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 745 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2007 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4423 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 326 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 700 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 93 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 2115 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5050 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3130 mm |