1987 BMW 750 vs. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 2005 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 18 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 (296 HP) has 86 more horse power than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (210 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1987 BMW 750 should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 57 kg more than 1987 BMW 750.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 BMW 750 (451 Nm) has 107 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer. (344 Nm). This means 1987 BMW 750 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercury Mountaineer.
Compare all specifications:
| 1987 BMW 750 | 2005 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 750 | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1987 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4986 cc | 4013 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 210 HP |
| Torque | 451 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 84 mm |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1860 kg | 1917 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5030 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1850 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2950 mm | 2900 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 120 L | 85 L |
