1991 BMW Z1 vs. 1972 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1991 BMW Z1 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 5,752 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 BMW Z1 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Montego. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1991 BMW Z1 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Montego weights approximately 735 kg more than 1991 BMW Z1.
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, 1972 Mercury Montego (374 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 BMW Z1. (230 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Montego will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 BMW Z1. 1972 Mercury Montego has automatic transmission and 1991 BMW Z1 has manual transmission. 1991 BMW Z1 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1972 Mercury Montego will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1991 BMW Z1 | 1972 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | Z1 | Montego |
Year Released | 1991 | 1972 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2497 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 161 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 374 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1985 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 5480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1280 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 3000 mm |