2009 BMW 125 vs. 1954 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 2009 BMW 125 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 4,183 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 360 kg more than 2009 BMW 125.
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. 1954 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 125 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 125 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1954 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 125 | 1954 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 125 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4183 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 216 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4370 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2670 mm | 3000 mm |
