2009 BMW 735 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 BMW 735 is newer by 55 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 735 (268 HP) has 110 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 735 should accelerate faster than 1954 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, 2009 BMW 735 (360 Nm) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2009 BMW 735 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW 735 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 735 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3600 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 268 HP | 158 HP |
Torque | 360 Nm | 323 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 92.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81.2 mm | 78.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2980 mm |