1973 Mercury Montego vs. 2010 BMW M3
To start off, 2010 BMW M3 is newer by 37 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, 2010 BMW M3 (414 HP @ 8300 RPM) has 318 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW M3 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW M3 weights approximately 190 kg more than 1973 Mercury Montego. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 BMW M3 (400 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 152 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2010 BMW M3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1973 Mercury Montego | 2010 BMW M3 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Montego | M3 |
Year Released | 1973 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 414 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 8300 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 400 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.6 mm | 75.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 99.3 mm | 92 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4615 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1803 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1392 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2761 mm |