1992 BMW 332 vs. 1972 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1972 Mercury Monterey. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1972 Mercury Monterey would be higher. At 5,769 cc (8 cylinders), 1972 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (326 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1972 Mercury Monterey. (164 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1972 Mercury Monterey. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 490 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
Let's talk about torque, 1972 Mercury Monterey (383 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 BMW 332. (355 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1972 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 BMW 332.
Compare all specifications:
| 1992 BMW 332 | 1972 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | BMW | Mercury |
| Model | 332 | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1992 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3201 cc | 5769 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 326 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 355 Nm | 383 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 91 mm | 88.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 1440 kg | 1930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2470 mm | 3160 mm |
