1983 BMW M6 vs. 2005 Mercury Montego
To start off, 2005 Mercury Montego is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1983 BMW M6. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1983 BMW M6 would be higher. At 3,453 cc (6 cylinders), 1983 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1983 BMW M6 (282 HP) has 79 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Montego. (203 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1983 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Montego weights approximately 272 kg more than 1983 BMW M6.
Because 2005 Mercury Montego is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1983 BMW M6. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2005 Mercury Montego will offer significantly more control. 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, 1983 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Montego. (281 Nm). This means 1983 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1983 BMW M6 | 2005 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1983 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 282 HP | 203 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 281 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 72 L |
