1992 BMW 332 vs. 1973 Mercury Montego
To start off, 1992 BMW 332 is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Mercury Montego. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Mercury Montego would be higher. At 4,095 cc (6 cylinders), 1973 Mercury Montego is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 BMW 332 (317 HP @ 7400 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1973 Mercury Montego. (96 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1992 BMW 332 should accelerate faster than 1973 Mercury Montego. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mercury Montego weights approximately 295 kg more than 1992 BMW 332.
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, 1992 BMW 332 (350 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mercury Montego. (248 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1992 BMW 332 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mercury Montego.
Compare all specifications:
1992 BMW 332 | 1973 Mercury Montego | |
Make | BMW | Mercury |
Model | 332 | Montego |
Year Released | 1992 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3152 cc | 4095 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 317 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 350 Nm | 248 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3250 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 86.4 mm | 93.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 89.6 mm | 99.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 6 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1695 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4440 mm | 5300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 3010 mm |