1974 Mercury Monterey vs. 2011 BMW 116
To start off, 2011 BMW 116 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2011 BMW 116. (116 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2011 BMW 116. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 560 kg more than 2011 BMW 116. 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, 1974 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 BMW 116. (260 Nm @ 1750 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 BMW 116.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Mercury Monterey | 2011 BMW 116 | |
| Make | Mercury | BMW |
| Model | Monterey | 116 |
| Year Released | 1974 | 2011 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5769 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 163 HP | 116 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 383 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1930 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 4239 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1421 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2660 mm |
