1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2004 BMW 320
To start off, 2004 BMW 320 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 BMW 320 (174 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 80 kg more than 2004 BMW 320.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 320. (211 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 320. 2004 BMW 320 has automatic transmission and 1973 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1973 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 BMW 320 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2004 BMW 320 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Montego | 320 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2004 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 2171 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 174 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6100 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 211 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 72 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2730 mm |