1978 BMW 725 vs. 2004 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2004 Mercury Montego is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1978 BMW 725. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1978 BMW 725 would be higher. At 3,392 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Montego (223 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1978 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1978 BMW 725.
Because 2004 Mercury Montego is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1978 BMW 725. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 2004 Mercury Montego (326 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
| 1978 BMW 725 | 2004 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 725 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1978 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2495 cc | 3392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 223 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 215 Nm | 326 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2870 mm |
