1986 BMW M6 vs. 1971 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1986 BMW M6 is newer by 15 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, 1986 BMW M6 (282 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 1971 Mercury Monterey. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1971 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 425 kg more than 1986 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, 1971 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 BMW M6. (335 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 BMW M6. 1971 Mercury Monterey has automatic transmission and 1986 BMW M6 has manual transmission. 1986 BMW M6 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:
1986 BMW M6 | 1971 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | M6 | Monterey |
Year Released | 1986 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3453 cc | 5768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 282 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 383 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 93.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 84 mm | 88.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Vehicle Weight | 1505 kg | 1930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4760 mm | 5720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3160 mm |