2009 BMW M6 vs. 1954 Mercury Montclair
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 342 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 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 M6 (519 Nm) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
2009 BMW M6 | 1954 Mercury Montclair | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Montclair |
Year Released | 2009 | 1954 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4999 cc | 4192 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 10 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 500 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 7750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 519 Nm | 323 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 5250 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2790 mm | 2980 mm |