1971 BMW 3 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1974 Mercury Montego is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 BMW 3. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 BMW 3 would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 BMW 3 (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1971 BMW 3 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 315 kg more than 1971 BMW 3.
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, 1971 BMW 3 (254 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 6 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1971 BMW 3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 3 | Montego |
Year Released | 1971 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 170 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 254 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.1:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1380 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 3010 mm |