1968 BMW 1600 vs. 2000 Mercury Villager
To start off, 2000 Mercury Villager is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 BMW 1600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 BMW 1600 would be higher. At 3,276 cc (6 cylinders), 2000 Mercury Villager is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 Mercury Villager (168 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1968 BMW 1600. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2000 Mercury Villager should accelerate faster than 1968 BMW 1600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Mercury Villager weights approximately 795 kg more than 1968 BMW 1600. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 Mercury Villager (271 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 BMW 1600. (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 Mercury Villager will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 BMW 1600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 BMW 1600 | 2000 Mercury Villager | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 1600 | Villager |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 3276 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 160 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 1785 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2860 mm |
