1974 Mercury Montego vs. 2011 BMW Z4
To start off, 2011 BMW Z4 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 BMW Z4 (335 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 1974 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 BMW Z4 should accelerate faster than 1974 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 85 kg more than 2011 BMW Z4.
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, 2011 BMW Z4 (450 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 2011 BMW Z4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Mercury Montego. 2011 BMW Z4 has automatic transmission and 1974 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1974 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 BMW Z4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1974 Mercury Montego | 2011 BMW Z4 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Montego | Z4 |
Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4095 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 96 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 248 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 1500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automated manual |
Number of Seats | 6 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1695 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5300 mm | 4242 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1791 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1285 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3010 mm | 2497 mm |