2008 BMW Z4 vs. 1968 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2008 BMW Z4 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercury Montclair weights approximately 638 kg more than 2008 BMW Z4.
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 296 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW Z4. (250 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1968 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW Z4.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW Z4 | 1968 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z4 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2008 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 6393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 267 HP |
Torque | 250 Nm | 546 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82 mm | 103 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 78.8 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 1360 kg | 1998 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4100 mm | 5560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1310 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 3130 mm |