1972 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 BMW 328
To start off, 2011 BMW 328 is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW 328 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (97 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 70 kg more than 2011 BMW 328.
Because 2011 BMW 328 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1972 Mercury Montego. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 BMW 328 will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 BMW 328 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW 328 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1972 Mercury Montego | 2011 BMW 328 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Montego | 328 |
| Year Released | 1972 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 97 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 248 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1625 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1394 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2761 mm |
