1975 BMW 1502 vs. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 BMW 1502. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 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 (207 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1975 BMW 1502. (73 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1975 BMW 1502.
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, 2009 Mercury Mountaineer (254 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 BMW 1502. (118 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 BMW 1502. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1975 BMW 1502 has manual transmission. 1975 BMW 1502 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1975 BMW 1502 | 2009 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 1502 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1975 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1573 cc | 4009 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 73 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 118 Nm | 254 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1880 mm |
