1987 BMW 750 vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1987 BMW 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1987 BMW 750 would be higher. At 4,986 cc (12 cylinders), 1987 BMW 750 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 BMW 750 (297 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (212 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 115 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
Because 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1987 BMW 750. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer 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, 1987 BMW 750 (450 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. (390 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer has automatic transmission and 1987 BMW 750 has manual transmission. 1987 BMW 750 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 750 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 297 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 450 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3900 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1840 kg | 1955 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4920 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2840 mm |
