1971 BMW 3 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 26 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1971 BMW 3. (200 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster 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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 116 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 BMW 3. (271 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 BMW 3. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1971 BMW 3 has manual transmission. 1971 BMW 3 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1971 BMW 3 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 3 | MC4 |
Year Released | 1971 | 1997 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2986 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 271 Nm | 387 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Top Speed | 206 km/hour | 225 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |