1979 BMW 320 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1979 BMW 320 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 BMW 320 (641 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 545 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1979 BMW 320 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 855 kg more than 1979 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.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 320 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 320 | Montego |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 641 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 9000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3010 mm |