1982 BMW 328 vs. 1973 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1982 BMW 328 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 424 kg more than 1982 BMW 328.
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 Monterey (383 Nm) has 173 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 BMW 328. (210 Nm). This means 1973 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 BMW 328.
Compare all specifications:
1982 BMW 328 | 1973 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 328 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1982 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2793 cc | 5769 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 163 HP |
Torque | 210 Nm | 383 Nm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1930 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3160 mm |