1981 BMW 725 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1981 BMW 725 is newer by 8 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, 1981 BMW 725 (148 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1981 BMW 725 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego.
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 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 BMW 725. (215 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 BMW 725.
Compare all specifications:
1981 BMW 725 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 725 | Montego |
Year Released | 1981 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 215 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 71.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.6:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 3010 mm |