1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 BMW Touring. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 BMW Touring would be higher. At 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Montego (203 HP) has 118 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 626 kg more than 1974 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 Montego (281 Nm) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm). This means 2005 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 BMW Touring.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 BMW Touring | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | Touring | Montego |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1572 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.6:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 1656 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |
