1974 BMW 1502 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW 1502 would be higher. At 4,009 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (210 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1974 BMW 1502. (83 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW 1502. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 995 kg more than 1974 BMW 1502. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (344 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW 1502. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW 1502.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW 1502 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 1502 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1574 cc | 4009 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 |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 930 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1860 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 85 L |
