1977 BMW 528 vs. 1997 Mercury MC4
To start off, 1997 Mercury MC4 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 BMW 528. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 BMW 528 would be higher. At 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Mercury MC4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Mercury MC4 (202 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1977 BMW 528. (178 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Mercury MC4 should accelerate faster than 1977 BMW 528.
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, 1997 Mercury MC4 (387 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 BMW 528. (234 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 1997 Mercury MC4 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 BMW 528. 1997 Mercury MC4 has automatic transmission and 1977 BMW 528 has manual transmission. 1977 BMW 528 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1997 Mercury MC4 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 BMW 528 | 1997 Mercury MC4 | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 528 | MC4 |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1997 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2788 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 202 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 234 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
