2008 BMW 335 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW 335 is newer by 40 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, 2008 BMW 335 (300 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1968 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 335 should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 563 kg more than 2008 BMW 335.
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, 1968 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 335. (401 Nm @ 1300 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 335.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 335 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 335 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 401 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1300 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1435 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4490 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 3130 mm |