2008 BMW X5 vs. 1967 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW X5 is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 6,393 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 BMW X5 (351 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 84 more horse power than 1967 Mercury Montclair. (267 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1967 Mercury Montclair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 BMW X5 weights approximately 840 kg more than 1967 Mercury Montclair. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2008 BMW X5 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1967 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. 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, 1967 Mercury Montclair (546 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 71 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW X5. (475 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1967 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW X5.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 BMW X5 | 1967 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | X5 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2008 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 6393 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 475 Nm | 546 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 2200 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4860 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1770 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2940 mm | 3130 mm |
