2008 BMW 323 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW 323 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,196 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW 323 (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 323 should accelerate faster than 1955 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, 1955 Mercury Montclair (323 Nm) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 323. (230 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 323.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW 323 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 323 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4196 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 159 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 230 Nm | 323 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5250 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |
