1979 BMW 725 vs. 1969 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1979 BMW 725 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 7,032 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Mercury Monterey (208 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 60 more horse power than 1979 BMW 725. (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1979 BMW 725.
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, 1969 Mercury Monterey (452 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1979 BMW 725 | 1969 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 725 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1979 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2495 cc | 7032 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 208 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 452 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3160 mm |