1972 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 BMW Touring would be higher. At 4,015 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP) has 127 more horse power than 1972 BMW Touring. (83 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1972 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 981 kg more than 1972 BMW Touring. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (345 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 BMW Touring | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4015 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 83 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2011 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2920 mm |
