2009 BMW 650 vs. 1956 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 BMW 650 is newer by 53 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 5,114 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 650 (362 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1956 Mercury Montclair. (258 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 650 should accelerate faster than 1956 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. 1956 Mercury Montclair has automatic transmission and 2009 BMW 650 has manual transmission. 2009 BMW 650 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1956 Mercury Montclair will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 BMW 650 | 1956 Mercury Montclair | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 650 | Montclair |
| Year Released | 2009 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4799 cc | 5114 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 362 HP | 258 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 250 km/hour | 172 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Length | 4830 mm | 5370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1380 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1860 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 3110 mm |
