1986 BMW M5 vs. 1970 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1986 BMW M5 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW M5 (218 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1970 Mercury Montego. (98 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M5 should accelerate faster than 1970 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Montego weights approximately 176 kg more than 1986 BMW M5.
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, 1986 BMW M5 (310 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1986 BMW M5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Mercury Montego. 1986 BMW M5 has automatic transmission and 1970 Mercury Montego has manual transmission. 1970 Mercury Montego will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1986 BMW M5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 BMW M5 | 1970 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | M5 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3428 cc | 4095 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 218 HP | 98 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 248 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 93.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 6 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1519 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4630 mm | 5300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3010 mm |
