1991 BMW 325 vs. 1974 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 BMW 325 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1974 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1974 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 6,555 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Mercury Montego (168 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1991 BMW 325. (113 HP @ 4800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Mercury Montego should accelerate faster than 1991 BMW 325. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Mercury Montego weights approximately 425 kg more than 1991 BMW 325. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 Mercury Montego (403 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 183 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW 325. (220 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1974 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW 325. 1974 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW 325 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW 325 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1974 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1991 BMW 325 | 1974 Mercury Montego | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 325 | Montego |
| Year Released | 1991 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2443 cc | 6555 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 113 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 403 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1434 kg | 1859 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 87 L |
