2009 BMW 330 vs. 1955 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 BMW 330 is newer by 54 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, 2009 BMW 330 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1955 Mercury Montclair. (159 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 330 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) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 BMW 330. (315 Nm). This means 1955 Mercury Montclair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 BMW 330.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 330 | 1955 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 330 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2996 cc | 4196 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 254 HP | 159 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 315 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 | 7.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1430 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1820 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2770 mm | 2980 mm |