2008 BMW X3 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW X3 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 X3 (228 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X3 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 @ 2500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X3. (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X3.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW X3 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | X3 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2979 cc | 4196 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 228 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 5900 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 300 Nm | 323 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 78.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2980 mm |