2008 BMW 735 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW 735 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, 2008 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 10 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1956 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.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 735 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1956 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 5114 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 258 HP |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5040 mm | 5370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3000 mm | 3110 mm |