2008 BMW 320 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW 320 is newer by 52 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 Mercury Montclair (258 HP @ 4600 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 2008 BMW 320. (168 HP @ 6100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 Mercury Montclair should accelerate faster than 2008 BMW 320.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 320 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 320 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2171 cc | 5114 cc |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6100 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 224 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3110 mm |
