1974 BMW Touring vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 3,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer (202 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1974 BMW Touring. (85 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1974 BMW Touring. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1019 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 Mountaineer (339 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 209 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 BMW Touring. (130 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2005 Mercury Mountaineer 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 Mountaineer | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Touring | Mountaineer |
Year Released | 1974 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1572 cc | 3996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 202 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 130 Nm | 339 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 84 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1030 kg | 2049 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4120 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1850 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2870 mm |