1955 BMW 501 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1973 Mercury Montego is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 BMW 501. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 BMW 501 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 BMW 501 (110 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 BMW 501 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 350 kg more than 1955 BMW 501.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1955 BMW 501 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 501 | Montego |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2580 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 110 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 74.1 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1345 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |