1977 BMW 320 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1977 BMW 320 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 BMW 320 (122 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1977 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 575 kg more than 1977 BMW 320.
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, 1973 Mercury Montego (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 320. (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 320.
Compare all specifications:
1977 BMW 320 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Montego |
Year Released | 1977 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1989 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 122 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.2:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1120 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4360 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1620 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |