1984 BMW M6 vs. 1969 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1984 BMW M6 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 BMW M6 (286 HP) has 190 more horse power than 1969 Mercury Montego. (96 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1984 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1969 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Montego weights approximately 189 kg more than 1984 BMW M6.
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, 1984 BMW M6 (334 Nm) has 86 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm). This means 1984 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
| 1984 BMW M6 | 1969 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M6 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1984 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3453 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 286 HP | 96 HP |
| Torque | 334 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1506 kg | 1695 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 3010 mm |
