1983 BMW 325 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1983 BMW 325 is newer by 10 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, 1983 BMW 325 (171 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 75 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW 325 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 560 kg more than 1983 BMW 325.
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 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1983 BMW 325. (222 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1973 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1983 BMW 325.
Compare all specifications:
1983 BMW 325 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 325 | Montego |
Year Released | 1983 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 171 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.7:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1135 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3010 mm |