1984 BMW 316 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1984 BMW 316 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,768 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Mercury Monterey (163 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1984 BMW 316. (86 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 1984 BMW 316. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 856 kg more than 1984 BMW 316. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 BMW 316. (123 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 BMW 316. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1984 BMW 316 has manual transmission. 1984 BMW 316 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Mercury Monterey will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1984 BMW 316 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 316 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1984 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1573 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 86 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 123 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1074 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1650 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1390 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 3160 mm |